Champaign, IL – A search is underway for a missing 14-year-old boy last seen Monday night in Champaign, prompting police to ask for immediate public assistance.
According to Champaign Police, Joshua D. Andrade-Pierce was reported missing on May 4, 2026, after he was last seen around 8 p.m. in the Champaign area. Authorities say his disappearance is considered urgent due to a cognitive condition that places him at higher risk.
Joshua is described as a white male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say he was last seen wearing a black T-shirt featuring a white lion head graphic, along with black shorts, black socks, and black slippers with red highlights.
According to police, Joshua may be disoriented or in need of assistance, and officials classify the case as an endangered missing person investigation. Search efforts are ongoing across Champaign County and surrounding areas, with officers urging residents to remain alert.
Community members are encouraged to check security cameras, yards, and nearby areas where someone may seek shelter. Authorities emphasize that even small details could help locate the teen safely.
Anyone with information about Joshua’s whereabouts is asked to contact Champaign Police immediately at 217-351-4545.
