9 Teens Missing From Midtown Treatment Facility

Memphis Police search for runaways from local treatment center

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:56am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single handcuff against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the urgency and investigation surrounding the missing teens.The disappearance of 9 teens from a Memphis treatment facility raises urgent questions about youth safety and security protocols.Memphis Today

Memphis Police are searching for 9 missing teenagers who left a treatment facility in the Midtown neighborhood without permission. The teens, ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old, were reported missing on April 18 and April 12 from the facility on the 1100 block of Vance Avenue.

Why it matters

Runaway incidents from youth treatment facilities raise concerns about the safety and security protocols at these centers, as well as the underlying issues that may be driving some teens to flee. Memphis has seen a rise in youth crime and homelessness in recent years, making this case particularly troubling for the community.

The details

According to the Memphis Police Department, the 9 missing teens left the treatment facility on foot and have not been accounted for since. The names of the missing teens are Jordyn Livingston (15), Jaylynn Clark (15), Caleb Brothers (17), Elija Hendricks (15), Caleb Sparks (16), Gunner Young (17), Clara R Smith (17), Emma Mustion (15), and Mikeria Rutledge (17).

  • The teens were reported missing on April 18.
  • Two other teens from the same facility were reported missing on April 12.

The players

Memphis Police Department

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

Midtown Treatment Facility

The youth treatment center located on the 1100 block of Vance Avenue where the teens went missing from.

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What’s next

The Memphis Police Department is actively searching for the missing teens and urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in locating them safely.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges youth treatment facilities face in ensuring the safety and security of their residents, as well as the broader societal issues of youth homelessness and crime that communities like Memphis are grappling with.