Ryker Lee Missing: 15-Year-Old Reported Missing in Tucson Area as Search Continues

Tucson, Arizona — Authorities are searching for 15-year-old Ryker Lee, who was reported missing from the Three Points area of Pima County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Lee was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. in the 9100 block of South Silver Star Road. Deputies described him as 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a neon green shirt and floral-print pants.

Authorities said Lee has a medical condition that requires medication, making the search particularly urgent. Anyone who may have seen him or has information about his whereabouts has been asked to call 911.

The investigation took a significant turn after the sheriff’s department announced that two adults had been arrested. Daniella Lee-Sharp, 39, and Michael “Mike” Menzie, 43, were taken into custody and face felony child-abuse charges. Police said the charges involving the pair include allegations concerning Lee, while two additional child-abuse counts relate to living conditions involving two other children in the home.

The two younger children were placed in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety, according to authorities. Despite the arrests, Lee remained missing in the latest update, and deputies said the investigation and search were continuing.

Sheriff’s officials said search crews would return to the area as the investigation continued. No information has been released indicating where Lee may have gone after he was last seen.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could help locate the teenager to contact 911 immediately.