DENISON, IOWA – A 6-year-old Iowa girl went missing Friday evening but thankfully was found safe the next day.
On Friday, June 25, 2021 at about 8:53 pm, the Crawford County Communications Center received a call about a missing girl from 129 Oak Ridge Drive. Law Enforcement responded and were advised that Mackenzie Godden, also known as Kensie, a white female approximately six years of age last seen wearing a maroon unicorn shirt and grey pants had walked away from her residence at about 7:00 pm. All of the Fire Departments in Crawford County responded to assist with the search as well as Crawford County EMA, Shelby County EMA, and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Mackenzie was not located during the search late into the night. Heavy searches began after daylight on Saturday.
Thankfully, Mackenzie was found safe at approximately 4:00 PM Saturday evening. The Division of Criminal Investigation is continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding her absence. The DCI and all participating law enforcement agencies thanked the community and volunteers for their assistance and support during the search for Mackenzie.
