Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Teen

The Rapid City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old boy last seen on Tuesday evening.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Pre-Teens

Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Teen

The Rapid City Police Department is requesting public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy. Jackson Lee Edward Hinckley was last seen Tuesday evening in the 5900 block of Harper Court.

Why it matters

Law enforcement officials are prioritizing the search for the missing teenager and are urging community members who may have seen him or his vehicle to come forward immediately.

The missing youth is associated with a 2018 Subaru Impreza bearing South Dakota license plate 2-K-D-790. Anyone with information regarding the teen or the vehicle is asked to contact the Rapid City police at 605-394-4131.

The players

Rapid City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for public safety, criminal investigations, and community emergency response in Rapid City.

Jackson Lee Edward Hinckley

The 15-year-old boy currently the subject of an active missing persons search.

The details

Jackson Lee Edward Hinckley was last observed wearing a white sweatshirt and jean shorts. He was operating a 2018 Subaru Impreza at the time of his disappearance. Authorities are currently relying on public reports to track his recent movements and current location.

Timeline

  1. Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026: Jackson Lee Edward Hinckley was reported missing.

The Home Front

This missing persons investigation follows standard public safety protocols for locating youth in our area. It highlights the importance of community awareness in assisting local agencies with active missing person cases.

Residents should review any home security camera footage from the vicinity of the 5900 block of Harper Court captured since Tuesday evening. If you have information regarding the teen or the 2018 Subaru Impreza, contact the police at 605-394-4131.

The takeaway

The Rapid City Police Department is actively seeking tips to locate Jackson Lee Edward Hinckley. If you have any relevant information or sightings, please contact the department directly at 605-394-4131.

Further reading

For resources on local family safety and support, visit the Pre-Teens section.