Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are continuing their search for 15-year-old Ryker Lee after the teenager was reported missing from the Three Points area near Tucson.
Ryker was reported missing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and investigators were still searching for him as of the latest update. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said deputies planned to return to the area Wednesday as the investigation continued.
Ryker Lee Reported Missing in Pima County
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Ryker was last seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday in the 9100 block of South Silver Star Road in the Three Points area.
Authorities described the missing teenager as 5 feet 9 inches tall and approximately 120 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
At the time he was last seen, Ryker was wearing a neon green shirt and floral-print pants. The sheriff’s department also said he has a medical condition that requires medication.
Ryker Lee Missing Person Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ryker Lee |
| Age | 15 |
| Area | Three Points, Pima County, Arizona |
| Near | Tucson |
| Reported missing | September 22, 2026 |
| Last seen | 9100 block of South Silver Star Road |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | About 120 pounds |
| Hair | Brown |
| Eyes | Hazel |
| Clothing | Neon green shirt and floral-print pants |
| Medical information | Condition requiring medication |
| Investigating agency | Pima County Sheriff’s Department |
| Status | Missing, search ongoing |
Two Adults Arrested in Connection With Case
The investigation has also resulted in the arrests of Daniella Lee-Sharp, 39, and Michael “Mike” Menzie, 43.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said both were taken into custody and are facing felony child-abuse charges. Authorities identified Ryker as the victim of those charges.
The two adults also face two additional child-abuse counts connected to the living conditions of two other children who were living in the home. Those children have been placed in the custody of Arizona’s Department of Child Safety.
The arrests are part of the ongoing investigation, but authorities have not released all details concerning Ryker’s disappearance.
Search for Ryker Lee Continues
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the disappearance remains under investigation and deputies are continuing efforts to locate the teenager.
Search crews were expected to return to the area on Wednesday as authorities worked to establish what happened and determine Ryker’s whereabouts.
Anyone who has information that could help investigators locate Ryker Lee is asked to call 911.
At the time of the latest available report, Ryker Lee had not been reported found and there was no verified report that he had died. His case remains an active missing-person investigation.
Community Awaits Answers
The disappearance of a 15-year-old has raised concern among family members and others in the Tucson-area community as authorities continue searching.
Investigators have released identifying details about Ryker in hopes that someone who may have seen him can provide information that could help locate him.
His height, clothing and other identifying characteristics could be important to anyone who was in the Three Points area around the time he was last seen.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and reported by local news media on September 22 and 23, 2026. Ryker Lee remained missing at the time of the latest report reviewed. Tributenews.com.ng does not speculate about his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance. Information may change as authorities continue their search and investigation.