Tayshawn Lemons Missing Person Case

Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026

Tayshawn

Lemons

16

16

Black / African American

Male

In the community of Chesapeake, Virginia, concern grew for the well-being of 16-year-old Tayshawn Keon Lemons. The teenage male was last seen on foot on the evening of March 24, 2026, in the 700 block of Battlefield Boulevard. His sudden disappearance prompted his family and local authorities to act swiftly, as fears for his safety mounted. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing were alarming enough that officials believed his health and safety were in credible danger. As the search for Tayshawn began, the Virginia State Police, in conjunction with the Chesapeake Police Department, issued a CODI alert on March 25, 2026, to notify the public and seek their assistance in locating the missing teen. This alert signified the seriousness of the situation, highlighting that Tayshawn's disappearance was considered a credible threat to his own health and safety. The community was asked to be on the lookout for the young man, with authorities hoping for any information that could lead to his safe return. For over a month, the uncertainty of Tayshawn's whereabouts was a source of great anxiety. Then, on April 29, 2026, the community received the welcome news that Tayshawn had been located and was safe. The Virginia State Police officially canceled the CODI alert, bringing the search to a close. While details about where he was found or the circumstances of his disappearance and recovery were not immediately made public, the confirmation that he was no longer missing brought relief to all involved. The case of Tayshawn Lemons, which began with a worrisome disappearance, ultimately concluded with the positive outcome of him being found alive.

Mar 24, 2026

CHESAPEAKE

Virginia

06/24/2026