Detroit police want help finding missing 17-year-old boy

Samaaj Mitchell was last seen on Jan. 11

Brandon Carr, Digital Content Producer

Published: January 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM

DETROIT – Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old boy who went missing in Detroit.

Samaaj Mitchell left his residence in the 4800 block of Buckingham on Sunday (Jan. 11) without permission and failed to return home.

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He was last seen wearing a gray coat and a black ‘Nike’ t-shirt

Anyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department’s 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.

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