Kendall Tolbert was first reported missing from Surprise, Arizona, after last being seen on January 23, 2026. She was 16 at that time and her disappearance was investigated by the Surprise Police Department and entered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; officials did not release detailed circumstances then.

In the summer of 2026 she was reported missing again. On July 19, 2026, the 16-year-old was reported missing from Queen Creek after last being seen around 11:20 a.m. She was described as 5 feet 8 inches, 140 pounds, with black hair in French braids with highlights and brown eyes, wearing a gray shirt and maroon shorts. Queen Creek police publicized the case and on July 24 it was reported that Kendall had been found and was safe.

A new report filed August 3, 2026, says Kendall, then 17, was reported missing from Mesa. She was last seen on foot near Lindsay Road and Brown Road at about 10:00 p.m., described as a Black female about 5 feet 7 inches, 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants. The Mesa Police Department is investigating. If anyone has information about Kendall’s whereabouts or last movements near Lindsay and Brown, please come forward.