Daniel Scharer was 16 when he was last seen in Chicago, Illinois, on March 22, 2026. The circumstances of his disappearance have not been released publicly, and no information has been provided about what he was wearing or whether a vehicle was involved.

Public appeals and online sharing of his case began in early April 2026 as part of efforts to bring him home safely. His case remains open and is registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as NC999661426. Anyone with information about Daniel’s disappearance or current whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement.