Jerry Chapman Semenak, 17, was last seen in Laveen, Arizona, on August 17, 2024, and was reported missing afterward. Public missing-child information lists him as Hispanic, brown hair and brown eyes, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 155 pounds. His photograph and identifying details were circulated by the Phoenix Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to generate leads.

Very little has been released about his last known movements. Notices do not give a Laveen address, describe what he was wearing, or say whether he left on foot, entered a vehicle, planned to meet someone, or communicated destination or plans. There is also no publicly documented indication that foul play has been established.

Separately, in July 2024 Mesa police sought help locating a teenager named Jerry Semenak who had walked away from a group home; that report described a 15-year-old about 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds carrying a black backpack and wearing black clothing. The available notices do not explain how that earlier disappearance was resolved or how it relates to the August 17 case, so no assumptions should be made.

Does anyone remember seeing Jerry in Laveen on or after August 17, 2024, or have information that could help clarify his movements?