Desperate Search for Missing Teen ELLA JONES

January 6, Sarah Merril contacts the Mount Vernon, Washington, Police Department, reporting her 14-year-old daughter, Ella Jones missing.  Ella Jones has not made contact with any family members or friends since. After police released information about Ella's disappearance, some of her friends reached out to Merril, telling her that Ella had been talking to an older man on social media.  The morning of her disappearance,  the mom went to Ella's room and saw her window was open, but her phone, keys, and computer were left behind. Merrill tells KING 5 Seattle that Ella left a cryptic message saying she loved her mother and "didn’t want to hurt us anymore."  Merrill tells FOX Digital it appears Ella knew where she was going because she took some of her belongings.  If you have information on Ella Jones, contact Skagit County Dispatch at (360) 428-3211. UPDATE 02/01: Ella Jones was located at the South Haven, Michigan residence of a 30-year-old sex offender. Jones is described as unharmed, but Keith Freerksen is now facing charges in multiple jurisdictions including one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct, which can carry a life sentence. Subscribe to Never Miss Crime Stories with Nancy Grace!    / @nancygrace   Watch Crime Stories with Nancy Grace:    • Crime Stories with Nancy Grace   Watch Nancy Grace Originals:    • Nancy Grace Originals   Watch Nancy Grace on Alex Murdaugh:    • Nancy Grace on Alex Murdaugh   Enter the world of Crime Online - the ultimate destination for crime awareness and prevention. Discover the latest breaking crime news, "Most Wanted" lists, missing persons alerts, and sex offender registries to protect yourself and your loved ones. But that's not all - Crime Online is your partner in crime-busting, empowering you with the knowledge to take action and stand up against consumer scams, jailbreaks, and more. What sets us apart? We're not just another crime news outlet. Our platform is curated by a team of crime reporters and legal experts from diverse backgrounds who bring their unique perspectives on cybercrime, addiction, forensic pathology, and crime scene investigation. Join our community of crime-fighters and take back control. Because in the world of Crime Online, knowledge is power. Visit Our Website: https://www.crimeonline.com/ Like Crime Stories on Facebook:   / crimeonlinenews   Tweet With Us:   / crimeonlinenews   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on iHeart Podcasts: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-c... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mirnBC... #NancyGrace #CrimeStories #CrimeStoriesWithNancyGrace #CrimeStoriesOnline #TrueCrime #MostWanted #CrimeScene