A young man’s disappearance should remind us all of what truly matters—community vigilance, family responsibility, and the importance of acting swiftly to protect our youth. North Las Vegas police are urgently searching for 15-year-old Maddox Bustamante, who was last seen walking near Lone Mountain Road and Decatur Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. Authorities believe he may now be in the vicinity of Cheyenne Avenue and Jones Boulevard.

Maddox, described as having black hair and brown eyes, standing 5’10” and weighing around 110 pounds, was wearing a black shirt with light blue writing and blue jeans at the time of his disappearance. Law enforcement has expressed concern for his safety based on details uncovered in the investigation—an indication that this isn’t just a routine runaway report.

While some may shrug incidents like this off as “just another teen walking off,” the stakes are far too high for apathy. Every parent should ask: If it were your child, would you want the public to act, to stay alert, to care? This is about more than a missing person report—it’s a call for community responsibility, the kind that underpins any society worth protecting.

If you know anything, don’t wait for someone else to make the call. Step up and contact North Las Vegas Police at 702-633-9111. Let’s prove that our values still include watching out for one another—especially our children.

Source: North Las Vegas Police Department

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