Ayden Lopes, a 16-year-old Hispanic male from New Bedford, Massachusetts, was reported missing twice in 2026. He was first reported missing on March 27, 2026, and was later located and returned home, but then disappeared again and was last seen on July 28, 2026, in the south end of New Bedford near Ruth Street. Ayden is described as having black hair and brown eyes.

The New Bedford Police Department is investigating and the case was registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2096669. His information was entered in the FBI NCIC as file M049006010 and the NamUs case number is NC999661391. As of August 2026, Ayden remains missing.

If anyone saw Ayden around Ruth Street on July 28, 2026, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 991-6300 or NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678.