Daniel Scharer, a 16-year-old white male, was last seen in Chicago, Illinois, on March 22, 2026. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have not been publicly released, leaving his loved ones and community deeply concerned for his well-being.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Daniel Scharer as located, and his missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether he was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
No details have been provided regarding the clothing Daniel was wearing at the time he went missing, nor is there any information about a vehicle he might have been using. The investigation has included public appeals for help in locating him.
In early April 2026, his case was shared online as part of an effort to bring him home safely, with advocates urging the public to share his information widely.
As of April 2026, Daniel Scharer is still missing. The search for him continues, and his case remains open. Anyone who may have information about Daniel's disappearance or his current whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency. His case is registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number NC999661426.Last Seen: Mar 22, 2026
