Fifteen-year-old Brian Akeele Rodriguez was last seen in Halifax County, Virginia, on October 22, 2024. Descriptions released to the public say he had dreadlocks, pierced ears, and a nose ring. He was reportedly wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, a black jersey, black jeans, and black sneakers, and may have been carrying a white backpack.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children issued an alert, and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is the primary agency investigating. Few public updates have followed, leaving family and the community without clear answers and hoping for his safe return.

If anyone saw Brian on or after October 22, 2024, or has information about where he might be, please contact the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.