
The person at the center of this case
Joshua Elias Hunt
Justice for Joshua Elias Hunt — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Joshua leave home on January 12, 2026? Was there a specific reason or trigger?
Did anyone see Joshua after he left his home? Any sightings in the community?
Where would a 15-year-old boy in West Valley City likely go? Friends, relatives, or familiar locations?
Joshua Elias Hunt, a 15-year-old boy, went missing on January 12, 2026, after leaving his home in West Valley City, Utah. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, jeans, and slip-on tennis shoes. The West Valley City Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks any information from the public that could help locate him.
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Has Joshua attempted to contact family or friends since disappearing?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP156419. Missing person: Joshua Elias Hunt.
Last known contact: 2026-01-12 in West Valley City, Salt Lake, UT. Circumstances: Joshua left home on 1/12/2026.
Demographics: 15 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Sweatshirt, Jeans, Larger slip on tennis shoes. Investigating agency: West Valley City Police Department | WV26-3370 | 2026-01-13.
Joshua Elias Hunt left his home in West Valley City, Utah on January 12, 2026.
West Valley City Police Department opened case WV26-3370 on January 13, 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.