Tayson Rolando, 17, was last seen leaving his home in the 1100 block of North River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, on February 22, 2026, at about 10:00 AM. He told family he was going for a walk and planned to meet with a female whose name he did not share; that meeting is the last confirmed intention before his communications stopped.

At the time he disappeared Tayson was described as Hispanic/Latino, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 to 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, black undershirt, black pants and black shoes. His family reported him missing on April 22, 2026; his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on May 1, 2026. Authorities say information about his movements after he left home and the identity of the person he planned to meet is limited.

Does anyone in Des Plaines remember seeing Tayson on February 22 or know who he intended to meet?