
The person at the center of this case
Chase Barry
Justice for Chase Barry — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Chase run away from the group home? What circumstances led to his departure?
Has Chase attempted to contact family, friends, or anyone else since his disappearance?
Where might a 16-year-old with no reported vehicle access go in the Orange County area?
Chase Barry, a 16-year-old male, ran away from a group home in Orange, California on February 26, 2026, and has not been located. He is described as 5'10", 120 lbs, with blonde/strawberry hair and brown eyes. The Orange County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Did anyone see Chase on or after February 26, 2026 in Orange or nearby communities?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP159657. Missing person: Chase Barry.
Last known contact: 2026-02-26 in Orange, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Ran away from group home on 2/26/2026.
Demographics: 16 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 120 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 26-006309 | 2026-06-16.
Chase Barry ran away from a group home in Orange, California on February 26, 2026.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.