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Joseph Reaves, a 16-year-old from Lawton, Oklahoma, was last seen on November 23, 2024. He is described as a white male, 5'3" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing a black shirt and blue pants.

Reaves was last seen around 12:15 a.m. at the Bison Creek Group Home off State Highway 9, just west of Interstate 35. The McClain County Sheriff's Office has been actively searching for him, and they ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 23, 2024

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Victim Details

Dec 02, 2024

Dec 02, 2024

Joseph

Reaves

16

16

56 inches

57 inches

65 lbs

75 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the community of Lawton, Oklahoma, concern grew for the welfare of Joseph Reaves, a 16-year-old boy who was reported missing. On November 23, 2024, the teenager was last seen in the 2500 block of SW E Ave. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stood between five feet six and five feet seven inches tall and weighed approximately 65 to 75 pounds. His sudden absence marked the beginning of a period of uncertainty and worry for his family and all who knew him. Following his disappearance, the Lawton Police Department was notified and opened an investigation into the matter. The circumstances surrounding Joseph's last known whereabouts were examined as authorities began the process of trying to locate him. In any case involving a missing juvenile, the initial hours and days are critical, filled with urgent pleas for information from the public and a focused effort by law enforcement to follow up on any potential leads. The community shared in the hope for a safe and swift return, a common sentiment when a young person vanishes without a trace. The days that followed his disappearance were filled with concern for his safety and well-being. Thankfully, this period of distress concluded with positive news. The search for Joseph Reaves came to an end when he was located and confirmed to be alive. With his recovery, the active missing persons case was officially closed by the Lawton Police Department. An overview of the case shows that a 16-year-old boy disappeared from Lawton, Oklahoma, prompting a police investigation and causing significant community concern. The case reached the best possible conclusion when Joseph was found safe, bringing an end to the search and providing relief to his loved ones.

Nov 23, 2024

Lawton

Oklahoma

Comanche County

Lawton

No

159122

Lawton Police Department

Lawton

Oklahoma

Comanche County

73501

Michael Boudreaux

Detective

100 South Railroad Street, Oklahoma

5805813270

Local

Law Enforcement

2024-00082426

2024-11-23

Lawton Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Yes

06/19/2026


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