The community of Rockford, Illinois, is concerned for the welfare of Makai Clark, who was 14 years old when he was reported missing in the spring of 2026. Makai is a White male whose disappearance has left his loved ones seeking answers.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Makai Clark as located, and his missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether he was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact date Makai was last seen. Some sources state he went missing on March 8, 2026, while others give the date as May 3, 2026. The specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance have not been made public. At the time he went missing, Makai had brown hair that was shaved into a buzz cut.
It was believed that he might have remained in the local Rockford area.
The Rockford Police Department is investigating Makai's case, which was also publicized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in an effort to bring in tips from the public. In the time since he was reported missing, some social media posts have indicated that Makai has been found. However, there has been no official confirmation from law enforcement, and other posts continue to list him as a missing person. As of May 2026, his case remains unresolved.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Makai Clark is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department at (815) 966-2900. His case number with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is NC999660714.Last Seen: Mar 8, 2026
