Initial Disappearance from Medford High School

On March 13, 2025, 14-year-old Ryan Araujo was last seen at Medford High School around 11:30 a.m. Described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds, Ryan has brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing gray GAP sweatpants, a black puffer jacket with a fur-lined hood, and black slides. 

Community Mobilization and Search Efforts

Following Ryan's disappearance, the Medford Police Department issued an alert seeking public assistance in locating him. The community responded promptly, sharing information on social media and organizing search efforts in the surrounding areas. Authorities believed Ryan might be in Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, or Nashua, New Hampshire. 

Subsequent Disappearance in Wakefield

After being located following his initial disappearance, Ryan was reported missing again on April 3, 2025, this time from the area of Albion Street and Lake Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts. At this time, he was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair highlighted with blonde. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and gray sweatpants. 

Recovery and Return to Custody

On April 4, 2025, the Wakefield Police Department announced that Ryan had been located and was back in custody. The department thanked the community for their assistance and emphasized the importance of public involvement in such cases. ...Read More