URGENT: Pregnant Wisconsin Teen Missing, Manhunt Underway

Beaver Dam, WI (MinnesotaNow)-- Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for 16-year-old Sophia Martha Franklin, who was reported missing on Monday, February 3, 2025, by the Beaver Dam Police Department.

She is believed to be with 40-year-old Gary F. Day, and law enforcement has confirmed there is a no-contact order between the two.

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Franklin was last seen at her residence in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, around 9:00 PM on February 2, 2025. Investigators believe she left around 7:48 AM on February 3. Beaver Dam is about 50 miles east of Wisconsin Dells.

Authorities now say Franklin and Day are no longer in Beaver Dam and may be traveling out of state.

Suspect Information

• Name: Gary F. Day
• Age: 40
• Height: 5’7”
• Weight: 165 lbs.
• Hair: Blonde
• Eyes: Green
• Additional Info: Gary is known to be the father of Sophia's unborn child.

Victim Information

• Name: Sophia Martha Franklin
• Age: 16
• Height: 5’9”
• Weight: 186 lbs.
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Blue
• Additional Info: Sophia is three months pregnant.

Vehicle Description

Authorities believe the suspect may be driving a 2014 black Buick LaCrosse, which has been seen with multiple license plates, including:

• Arkansas plate: BBR 20L
• Pennsylvania plate: KGW5186

How to Help

If you have any information about this missing person case, please contact:
📞 Beaver Dam Police Department: 920-887-4612
📞 Amber Alert Tip Line: 888-304-3936
📞 Call 911 if you see them or the suspect vehicle.