Don’t Share It: “Kate McArthur” Missing Officer Alert Is Fake

Authorities are warning the public about a widespread social media scam involving a fake alert about a missing police officer named Kate McArthur. The post, which is being shared across various platforms, falsely claims that “Female Officer Kate McArthur (28)” went missing yesterday evening and includes doctored images of a supposed crime scene and the officer. It often begins with a location-specific reference to make it seem more credible. Police are urging users not to share or re-post the message, emphasizing that no such officer is missing and the alert is entirely fabricated.