An urgent search is underway for 15-year-old Jade Duran, who was last seen in Panorama City, California, on January 16, 2026. Authorities and her family are seeking the public's help to locate the missing teenager. Information regarding the circumstances of her disappearance has not been widely released, but her case has been registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2074962.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Jade Duran as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Details about what Jade was wearing at the time she went missing are being circulated to aid in her identification. Community members and local law enforcement are actively involved in the search efforts.
The family is understandably distressed and is pleading with anyone who might have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward.
Vigils and community outreach programs are being organized to raise awareness about Jade's case and to encourage the public to remain vigilant. The focus of the investigation is to bring Jade home safely. Anyone with information is urged to contact the proper authorities, referencing the NCMEC case number to ensure any lead is directed to the appropriate investigators handling this active case.Last Seen: Jan 16, 2026
