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Jul 22, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
Bentley
Rice
3
2
30 inches
65 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the spring of 2025, a deeply concerning situation unfolded in Tulsa, Oklahoma, involving a two-year-old boy named Bentley Latroy Rice. On April 1st of that year, the young Black male toddler was last seen in the company of his mother, Janieka Johnson. When family and friends could no longer get in touch with them, a report was filed with the Tulsa Police Department. The disappearance of a child so young, along with his mother, immediately raised alarms within the community and law enforcement, beginning an anxious period of uncertainty for all who knew them. The investigation into the disappearance of Bentley and his mother was handled by the Tulsa Police Department. The circumstances surrounding their last known whereabouts were vague, which presented significant challenges for investigators. With few details available to the public regarding what they were wearing or their direction of travel, the community was left to hope for their safe return. The shared disappearance of a mother and her young son created a complex and urgent case, as the well-being of both individuals was of paramount concern. Fortunately, after a period of distress and investigation, the search for Bentley and Janieka came to a positive conclusion. Authorities were able to locate them, and the missing person cases were resolved. While the specifics of where they were found and the circumstances that led to their disappearance have not been publicly detailed, the news that they were located and alive brought immense relief. The case of Bentley Rice is a poignant reminder of the fear that grips families and communities when a child goes missing, but it also serves as a hopeful example of a resolution where a mother and her young son are found safe.
Apr 01, 2025
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
Tulsa
Yes
173197
Tulsa Police Department
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
74103
Joe Campbell
Detective Sergeant
600 Civic Center, Oklahoma
9185969143
Local
Law Enforcement
2025-035882
2025-07-15
Tulsa Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/03/2026
