Cortez Phelps, a 16-year-old Black/African American boy from Louisville, Kentucky, is reported missing. His disappearance prompted an alert from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and is being investigated by the Louisville Metro Police Department. Specific details about when or where he was last seen have not been widely released, and public descriptions beyond his age and race were not included in initial alerts.

Family and investigators have appealed for public help, and both the Louisville Metro Police Department and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are listed as contacts for information. The case remains an active investigation and the community is seeking any leads that could locate him.

If anyone has information about Cortez Phelps or remembers seeing him in Louisville before March 4, 2026, please contact law enforcement.