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Joshua Elias Hunt
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Missing Person: Joshua Elias Hunt
Justice for Joshua Elias Hunt — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Joshua leave home on January 12, 2026? Was he running away or did something happen to him?
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witness
Lead #2Has anyone seen a 15-year-old boy, 5'2", 100 lbs, with brown hair and eyes, wearing a black sweatshirt and jeans in the West Valley City area since January 12?
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Lead #3What was Joshua's state of mind before disappearing? Were there any concerning communications or behavioral changes?
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 seeking public assistance to locate him.
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-12
Joshua leaves home
Joshua Elias Hunt left his home in West Valley City, Utah on January 12, 2026.
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2026-01-13
Case reported to police
West Valley City Police Department opened case WV26-3370 following the report of Joshua's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8018404000
You can remain anonymous