A 9-year-old boy, Darius Spells, was last seen in Lancaster, California, on January 22, 2026. Authorities opened an active investigation and a community-wide alert after his disappearance; details about the circumstances are still being gathered. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has been notified and assigned case number 2077105.

The community has been asked to stay vigilant and report any information to local law enforcement or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The priority is Darius’s safe return; any lead, no matter how small, could be important.

If anyone has seen Darius or knows anything about his whereabouts, please contact local authorities or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.