7 Teens Missing from Memphis Treatment Center

Authorities searching for group that left facility without permission

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:48pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car sensor lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the vulnerability of missing teens and the need for better security and safety measures.The disappearance of multiple teens from a Memphis treatment center exposes the need for greater transparency and accountability in the care of vulnerable youth.Memphis Today

Police in Memphis are searching for seven teenagers who went missing from a treatment center in the Midtown area over the weekend. The teens, ranging in age from 15 to 17, were reported missing on Saturday, April 18 after leaving the facility without permission. Authorities have released photos of the missing individuals and are urging the public to come forward with any information about their whereabouts.

Why it matters

The disappearance of multiple teens from the same treatment center in a short period of time raises concerns about the facility's security protocols and the safety of vulnerable youth in its care. It also highlights the challenges faced by families with children in treatment programs and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the juvenile justice and social services systems.

The details

According to the Memphis Police Department, the seven missing teens are Clara R. Smith (17), Jaylynn Clark (15), Jordynn Livingston (15), Caleb Brothers (17), Elijah Hendricks (15), Caleb Sparks (16), and Gunner Young (17). They were last seen leaving the treatment center located in the 1100 block of Vance Avenue in Midtown Memphis. This comes just days after another group of teens was reported missing from the same facility, raising further concerns among families and the community.

  • The teens were reported missing on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • This incident follows a previous group of teens who went missing from the same treatment center just days earlier.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing teens and investigating the incident.

Clara R. Smith

A 17-year-old girl who is one of the seven teens reported missing from the treatment center.

Jaylynn Clark

A 15-year-old girl who is one of the seven teens reported missing from the treatment center.

Jordynn Livingston

A 15-year-old girl who is one of the seven teens reported missing from the treatment center.

Caleb Brothers

A 17-year-old boy who is one of the seven teens reported missing from the treatment center.

Elijah Hendricks

A 15-year-old boy who is one of the seven teens reported missing from the treatment center.

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What’s next

The Memphis Police Department is urging anyone with information about the missing teens to contact the Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479 or call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

The takeaway

The disappearance of these vulnerable teens from a treatment center raises serious concerns about the facility's security and the need for greater oversight and accountability in the juvenile justice system. This incident underscores the challenges faced by families with children in these programs and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all youth in care.