Ernest Sanchez, 17, was reported missing from Lubbock, Texas, and was last seen on February 6, 2026. An active search is underway and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has issued a poster for his case, number 2076615. Public reports do not provide details about what he was wearing or who he may have been with when he disappeared.

The Lubbock Police Department is handling the case and is the primary contact for tips. Anyone with information on Ernest’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lubbock Police Department at 775-2865 or the NCMEC 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678.

If anyone knew Ernest, saw him in Lubbock around February 6, 2026, or has other information that could help locate him, please come forward.