KANSAS CITY, MO—Chief James Person, Belton Police Department and FBI Special Agent in Charge Brian Truchon announced today a $50,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of missing teen Kara Kopetsky. The announcement of this reward is in addition to any other reward monies being offered. Kara, who was 17 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen leaving Belton High School on May 4, 2007 at 9:20 a.m. “The passage of time can never diminish the loss of a child. We are hoping announcing this reward, in conjunction with the three year anniversary of her disappearance, may trigger someone’s memory and they will come forward with valuable information” said SAC Truchon.