Sixteen-year-old Michael Tyler Herdman was reported missing from Lewis Center, Ohio, after last being seen on December 11, 2025. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, 140 pounds, with sandy hair and brown eyes. At the time he vanished he was reportedly wearing a black hoodie and black pants. Some reports suggest he may have been seen as late as December 13, creating uncertainty about the timeline.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation and the case was also registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Intensive searches and public appeals were conducted. Michael was ultimately found safe, though the exact date and circumstances of his recovery have not been widely disclosed. If anyone has information about where Michael was located or how the case was resolved, please share what is known.