New York Police Asking for Help to Find Missing Teen

New York State Police took to social media to ask the public for help finding a missing teen who they say may be armed and "in distress".

Last year, there were more than 50 children reported missing that still haven't been found in New York. Luckily, the state recently began some aggressive tactics that have reunited many other missing minors with their families.

A 16-year-old was recently reported missing in upstate New York, and police have special concerns (New York State Police via Facebook/Canva)

Missing Children Found in New York State

In western New York, 47 children were reunited with their families through a new collaborative program between numerous agencies. The state says that a more than 10,000 kids are reported missing every year, with nearly 95% of the cases involving children who had run away from home.

Teen "In Distress" Reported Missing in Clay, NY

Recently, 16-year-old Brenden M. Warner of Clay, NY was reported missing to state police. Their bulletin (below) describes Warner as 5’7” tall and 130 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Police also warned that the missing teen may be armed.

Police Search for 16-Year-Old Brenden M. Warner

It is currently believed that Warner may be in the Syracuse, NY area, but members of the public are advised not to approach him. Instead, anyone who believes they have seen the teen are asked to to immediately call 911.

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The post, which has been shared nearly 3,000 times, has not yet been updated, meaning that Warner may still be missing. Take a close look at photos below as well, which show more New York children and teens who have recently been reported missing across the state.

Have You Seen Them? 11 Kids Went Missing In New York State In February

The following list contains names and faces of 11 children reported missing in February 2025 across New York State. Do you have any information about them or have you seen them recently?

If so, please reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; a private, non-profit 501 corporation whose mission is finding children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child victimization.

NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.

If you'd like to report information about a missing child to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's 24-hour hotline at 800–THE–LOST (800–843–5678).

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany

13 Missing From Upstate New York's Capital Region

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has shared a list of 13 cases. Check out these photos—some even use age progression technology—and you might be able to help bring these missing loved ones back to their families. If you have any information, no matter how small it seems, please call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

Gallery Credit: National Center For Missing & Exploited Children