Pontiac, MI – Oakland County detectives are asking for the public’s help today as the search intensifies for a 15-year-old Pontiac teen who has been missing since Nov. 21 after not returning home from school.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the missing teen — identified as Jahlon Christopher Hamilton — was last seen leaving Arts and Tech Academy of Pontiac on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2025. Jahlon did not return home after classes, and his family has not seen him since.
Detectives say Jahlon’s mother has exchanged text messages with her son in the days following his disappearance, but his current location remains unknown. She reported that Jahlon allegedly told her he would return home, but he never did. She also told investigators she believes he is still somewhere within the city of Pontiac.
The Sheriff’s Office released a physical description to assist the public in spotting the missing teen. Jahlon is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing clothing consistent with his school day, though officials did not specify an outfit.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Jahlon or has information on where he might be to call the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 248-858-4950.
Community members across Pontiac, Oakland County, Detroit’s northern suburbs, and the broader southeast Michigan region are encouraged to stay alert and report any potential sightings. Detectives say tips, even small ones, can be crucial during missing-person searches.
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