In the community of Goodyear, Arizona, the evening of January 20, 2026, marked the beginning of a period of concern for the family and friends of 14-year-old Aiden Mullen. The young male was last seen in his hometown, and as time passed without any contact, his absence became a matter of public concern. Aiden, a White/Caucasian male with blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes, stood at 5 feet 10 inches and weighed between 130 and 135 pounds.
At the time he went missing, he was believed to be wearing a black t-shirt with an American flag on the back, blue jeans, and glasses.
The Goodyear Police Department was the investigating agency for this case, and they registered him as a missing person under the case number MP154352. Reports indicated that the circumstances surrounding his disappearance suggested that he had run away. A NamUs case was created on January 21, 2026, to aid in the search. The case was handled by the Special Victims Detective Steven Angel of the Goodyear Police Department, and the agency case number was 2026-2930. The last known location for Aiden was within Maricopa County, in the 85338 zip code.
Following his disappearance, efforts were made to locate Aiden and ensure his safe return. Community members and law enforcement worked to bring awareness to his case in the hope of generating leads that could help locate him. In a positive turn of events, official reports later indicated that Aiden Mullen had been found alive. The specific details regarding the date and the circumstances of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed, but the confirmation that he was no longer a missing person brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding his case. This overview encapsulates the timeline of events from the time he was reported missing to the resolution of the case.Last Seen: Jan 20, 2026
