Four new cases of missing children were reported in North Dakota during September 2026, according to the state's missing persons registry. The children were last seen in Mandan, Morton County, West Fargo, and Minot. Investigating agencies are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Among the newly reported cases, Makai Mason Mueller, 17, a white female, was last seen on September 2, 2026. She is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 126 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. The Mandan Police Department is investigating her disappearance and can be reached at (701) 667-3250.
Also in the Bismarck-Mandan area, James John Hook, a 16-year-old white male, was reported missing after being last seen on September 3, 2026. He is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown hair. The Morton County Sheriff's Office is handling his case, and they can be contacted at (701) 667-3330.
Further across the state, Deajayah A. Evans, a 16-year-old Black female, was last seen on September 1, 2026. She is 5 feet 0 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. The West Fargo Police Department is the investigating agency for her disappearance; their number is (701) 515-5500.
The youngest of the four children reported missing this month is Cameron Steven Howard, a 13-year-old Black male. He was last seen on September 11, 2026. Howard is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. The Minot Police Department is investigating his case and can be reached at (701) 852-0111.
The official details surrounding these disappearances have not been released by authorities. The MissingPersons.nd.gov registry notes that reasons for a child going missing can vary, including a child running away, being kidnapped, or not being returned after visiting another parent or family member. Regardless of the circumstances, authorities emphasize the critical need to locate these children.
The state's missing persons registry, MissingPersons.nd.gov, regularly updates with photos and contact information for investigating agencies for all missing individuals. Authorities encourage residents to review the information and come forward if any details sound familiar. The ongoing pattern of new missing children cases each month across North Dakota underscores the importance of community vigilance in helping to bring them home, especially given the young age of some individuals like Cameron Steven Howard. Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, should be reported directly to the respective law enforcement agency listed for each child.
