Who is Ryker Lee? Pima County Sheriff’s Department searching for 15-year-old boy missing from Three Points area

Ryker Lee was last seen in the 9100 Block of South Silver Star Road around 10 am on Tuesday, September 22.

Published on: Sep 23, 2026, 11:07:59 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a 15-year-old boy who went missing from the Three Points area. Ryker Lee was last seen in the 9100 Block of South Silver Star Road around 10 am on Tuesday, September 22.

As of 9 pm Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the disappearance is still under investigation. Deputies continue to search for Lee.

Who is Ryker Lee?

Not much has been revealed about Lee, except that he is 5-foot-9 and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a neon green shirt and floral-print pants. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Lee has a condition that requires medication.

Lee’s mother, Danielle Lee, wrote on Facebook, “This is my boy Ryker. He is 15 yr old and a type 1 diabetic. He ran off today 9/22 about 10am with his diabetic supplies and some food.he is not good with managing his diabetes.if anyone see him please reach out, authorities have been contacted, I've been to all the stores....we just want him home safe. You can call or text me 989-278-7146. Please help us find our boy!!”

Meanwhile, journalist Mary Coleman claimed in a Facebook post that Lee’s parents have been charged with child abuse even as he remains missing.

“He is still missing and needs insulin. Mother Daniella Lee-Sharp and the boy’s Stepdad Michael Menzie are charged with ARS 13-3623 B-1 (Class 4) Felony Child Abuse on Ryker, the missing child. And ARS 13-3623B2 (Class 5 Felony) 2 Counts Child Abuse for the two other siblings in reference their living conditions. DCS has take custody of their two younger children.”

However, there is no word on the charges yet from authorities and HT.com could not independently verify the information.

Anyone with any information on Lee’s whereabouts is urged to call 911.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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