
The person at the center of this case
Tayson Rolando
Justice for Tayson Rolando — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Who was the unknown female individual Tayson planned to meet? Identifying her could be crucial to the investigation.
Did anyone see Tayson walking in the area on February 22, 2026? Any sightings after 10:00 AM could help establish his direction of travel.
Why did Tayson not provide the name of the person he was meeting? Was this intentional or did he not know her well?
Tayson Rolando, a 17-year-old male, disappeared on February 22, 2026, after leaving his home in Des Plaines, Illinois to take a walk and meet an unknown female. He has not been seen since and remains missing despite an active investigation by the Des Plaines Police Department. Anyone with information about Tayson's whereabouts or the identity of the person he planned to meet is urged to contact authorities immediately.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP158234. Missing person: Tayson Rolando.
Last known contact: 2026-02-22 in Des Plaines, Cook, IL. Circumstances: Tayson Rolando has been missing since 02/22/2026.
Complainant stated that Tayson Rolando left the 1100 block of N River Rd in Des Plaines, IL, on 02/22/2026 at approx. 1000 hours (10:00am).
Complainant stated that Rolando advised he was going for a walk and planned to meet a female individual; however, he did not provide a name. Rolando was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, black undershirt, black pants, and black shoes.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Des Plaines Police Department | 26-01089 | 2026-04-22.
Tayson Rolando left his home at 1100 block of N River Rd in Des Plaines, IL, stating he was going for a walk and planned to meet a female individual whose name was not provided. He was wearing a black puffer jacket, black undershirt, black pants, and black shoes.
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.