In early 2026, concern grew for the well-being of sixteen-year-old Kendall Tolbert when she was reported missing from Surprise, Arizona. She was last seen on January 23, 2026. The Surprise Police Department initiated an investigation into her disappearance, and her case was registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Authorities did not release specific details about the circumstances of her disappearance at the time.
Community and law enforcement efforts to locate her began, with her case being shared across various platforms to raise public awareness.
Months later, in the summer of the same year, Kendall was again the subject of a missing person report. On July 19, 2026, the sixteen-year-old was reported missing from Queen Creek, Arizona. She was last seen around 11:20 a.m. wearing a gray shirt and maroon shorts. A description provided at the time noted her as being 5 foot 8 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair in French braids with highlights, and brown eyes. The Queen Creek Police Department asked for the public's help, and thankfully, on July 24, 2026, it was reported that Kendall had been found and was safe.
However, the relief was short-lived as a new missing person alert was issued for seventeen-year-old Kendall Tolbert in August. She was reported missing from Mesa, Arizona, on August 3, 2026. Her last known location was in the vicinity of Lindsay Road and Brown Road, where she was seen at approximately 10:00 p.m. after leaving her home on foot. For this disappearance, she was described as a Black female, 5'7' tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants. The Mesa Police Department is handling the investigation and has asked anyone with information to come forward. This series of disappearances paints a troubling picture, leaving a community hoping for the safe return of a young woman who has gone missing multiple times in a short period.Last Seen: Jan 23, 2026
