In Memphis, Tennessee, the search continues for 16-year-old Yai'shaun Chambers, a Black male who was last seen on March 2, 2026. On that Monday, at approximately 11:00 in the morning, Yai'shaun left his residence in the 38109 area of Memphis and did not return. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his family and local authorities are seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts.
The Memphis Police Department is handling the investigation into Yai'shaun's disappearance and has entered his case into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This national database serves as a resource for law enforcement, medical examiners, and the public to help resolve missing persons cases. The case was officially created in the NamUs system on July 14, 2026, several months after he was last seen. The case number assigned to his disappearance is MP160495.
Concerns for Yai'shaun's well-being are growing with each passing day. His case is a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing each year. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement continuing to seek leads and information from the public. The overview of this case highlights the sudden and unexplained nature of Yai'shaun's disappearance from his Memphis home, the subsequent law enforcement investigation and national database entry, and the ongoing efforts to locate him and bring him home safely.
Last Seen: Mar 02, 2026
