January 29,2026: Updated to a current picture
Hiawatha Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Iowa teenager. Sixteen-year-old Levi Joseph Ryan was last in contact with others on January 24, 2026, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Levi is described as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 112 pounds. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and was 16 years old at the time of his disappearance. No additional details about what he was wearing at the time he went missing have been released.
Law enforcement officials stress that if Levi is spotted, members of the public should not attempt to approach or intervene. Instead, individuals are encouraged to take note of as much information as possible, including the exact location, any vehicles involved, license plate numbers, or activities observed, and report that information immediately to authorities.
Anyone with information regarding Levi Joseph Ryan’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse through the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6036, or reach out directly to the Hiawatha Police Department. Even small details could prove critical in helping investigators locate Levi and ensure his safe return.
