Bexar County Sheriff Searched for Missing Teenager
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to locate a missing 15-year-old boy in San Antonio.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Pre-Teens
Authorities are searching for 15-year-old Joe'el Gaither, who was last seen on the Far Northwest Side of San Antonio on Wednesday night. Families in the area are asked to report any relevant information to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Why it matters
The search for a missing minor is a priority for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, which is utilizing public assistance to help reunite the teenager with his family. Community awareness is vital when law enforcement is actively tracking a lead in a residential area.
Joe'el Gaither is 15 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighs 126 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black collar and gray sweatpants.
The players
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and conducting missing persons investigations across Bexar County.
Joe'el Gaither
The 15-year-old boy currently the subject of an active search effort by local authorities.
The details
The search, led by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, follows a last known sighting near Western Sedge and Galm Road. Authorities are actively pursuing leads based on this location and are requesting that anyone with information contact their office directly.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Joe'el Gaither was last seen at 8 p.m.
The Home Front
Local missing persons investigations follow standardized protocols established by law enforcement to ensure rapid community coordination. Such efforts align with the broader safety frameworks used by authorities to track missing minors in urban environments.
Residents in the Far Northwest Side near Western Sedge and Galm Road should check any home security camera footage from Wednesday evening. If you have any information, call the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335-6000.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local missing persons alerts is a key component of community safety for families. Keep the Bexar County Sheriff's Office contact number, (210) 335-6000, saved in your phone to facilitate reporting any sightings of the teenager.
Further reading
For more information on local family safety resources, visit the Pre-Teens section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOAI.
