Missing North St. Paul teen last seen skateboarding to Maplewood

Police say 16-year-old Javonte Schoonmaker may be in danger

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Authorities in North St. Paul, Minnesota are searching for a 16-year-old boy named Javonte Schoonmaker who was last seen on Friday afternoon leaving his home on a skateboard and heading towards the neighboring city of Maplewood. Schoonmaker has not returned home or communicated with his family since then, prompting concerns for his safety.

Why it matters

Missing children cases are always deeply concerning, as they raise the possibility of foul play, accidents, or the teen running away from home. North St. Paul and Maplewood are neighboring communities, so the search area is relatively contained, but police are still urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the teen.

The details

According to the North St. Paul Police Department, Javonte Schoonmaker was last seen around 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1, leaving his home in the 2000 block of Eldridhe Court on a skateboard and heading towards Maplewood. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black sweatshirt, black athletic pants, a silver cross necklace, and carrying a black backpack. Schoonmaker is described as 5'3" tall, 150 pounds, with brown eyes. He recently shaved his head.

  • Javonte Schoonmaker was last seen on Friday, March 1 around 3 p.m.

The players

Javonte Schoonmaker

A 16-year-old boy who went missing from North St. Paul, Minnesota on March 1.

North St. Paul Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Javonte Schoonmaker's disappearance and asking the public for information.

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What’s next

Police are urging anyone with information about Javonte Schoonmaker's whereabouts to call the North St. Paul Police Department at 651-747-2406 or dial 911.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical importance of swift action and public awareness in missing persons cases, especially involving minors, to aid in locating them safely as soon as possible.