Mason Jennings, 16, was last seen in Hiawatha, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Details about the circumstances of his disappearance are limited; family, friends and investigators say his sudden absence has left many unanswered questions and prompted an ongoing search.

The Hiawatha Police Department opened an investigation and asked the public for help, sharing information through multiple channels and urging residents to report any potential sightings. Authorities say they are following all leads and have not ruled out any scenarios. Searches and community efforts have extended beyond Hiawatha to nearby cities including Atchison and Seneca, Kansas, and possibly across state lines to St. Joseph, Missouri.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hiawatha Police Department at 785-742-7125. Did anyone in Hiawatha or the nearby communities see Mason after January 20?