Lazariah Elle McCarthy, a 17-year-old Black female, was reported missing from Phoenix, Arizona, after last being seen on March 29, 2026. The circumstances of her disappearance were not made public. An earlier report from August 2025 when she was missing from nearby Mesa described her as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair that was dyed blue and black. At that time she was reportedly wearing a red jacket, black pants, and red and white Vans shoes.

Her March 2026 case was shared widely on social media, including a post by a Deputy Sheriff asking for public help. On May 5, 2026, an update from Deputy Sheriff Skaggs announced that Lazariah had been located and thanked those who assisted in the search; no further details were released.

If anyone knew Lazariah, had contact with her in late March or April 2026, or has information that could clarify what happened before she was found, please come forward.