Fifteen-year-old Josiah Shaffer was last seen in Washington County, Virginia, on March 27, 2026. The circumstances of his disappearance are unclear; reports say the day began normally but ended with his family and community facing uncertainty. Josiah is described as a young Black male.

His case was registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Local authorities and community volunteers organized searches and circulated photographs and descriptions across the region and online. Investigators have asked the public for any information that could help locate him.

The disappearance remains unresolved and details about what led to it are sparse. If anyone in Washington County or nearby areas saw Josiah around March 27, 2026, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.