Ayden Lopes, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from New Bedford, Massachusetts, was reported missing in the summer of 2026. The teen, described as having black hair and brown eyes, had previously been reported missing earlier that same year, adding to his family's distress.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Ayden Lopes 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.
The family first faced uncertainty when Ayden was reported missing from New Bedford on March 27, 2026. After a period of concern, public reports indicated that he was located and had returned home safely. However, this relief was short-lived. A few months later, Ayden disappeared a second time.
He was last seen on July 28, 2026, in the south end of New Bedford, in the vicinity of Ruth Street.
The New Bedford Police Department is investigating Ayden's disappearance. In an effort to find him, his case was registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) under case number 2096669. His information was also entered into the FBI's National Crime Information Center under file number M049006010 to ensure his details were circulated to law enforcement agencies nationwide.
As of August 2026, Ayden Lopes remains missing. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 991-6300 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. The NamUs case number is NC999661391.Last Seen: Jul 28, 2026
