Sixteen-year-old Barry Butler was last seen in Abilene, Texas, on December 27, 2025. His disappearance was reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2072593, and local law enforcement and his family are asking the public for help.

Few details about the circumstances of Barry’s disappearance have been released. Authorities describe the investigation as active and are urging residents of Abilene and nearby areas to report any possible sightings or information, no matter how small, to the Abilene Police Department or NCMEC.

If anyone in Abilene remembers seeing Barry around December 27, 2025, or has information that could assist the search, please contact the Abilene Police Department or NCMEC.