APACHE JUNCTION, Arizona — The Apache Junction Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate 16-year-old Brian Commons Jr., who has been missing since April 25, 2025. Commons was last seen at approximately 7:20 a.m. at Apache Junction High School, leaving on foot in an unknown direction. The alert was issued 12 hours ago, on April 26 at 5:06 a.m., indicating a rapid response from the police, but the 22-hour gap since his last sighting raises concerns about his safety as a runaway juvenile.
Brian Commons Jr. is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and black slide sandals, and carrying a gray backpack. His departure from school during early morning hours, without a clear direction, suggests he may have intended to leave the area quickly, potentially making him vulnerable. Posts on X from the Apache Junction Police Department emphasize the urgency of the situation, reflecting community concern, though no additional details about his behavior or potential destination have surfaced.
The Apache Junction Police Department has a history of handling runaway juvenile cases, as seen with 16-year-old Aiden Marx, who went missing on January 2, 2025, and was known to frequent the Apache Junction Skate Park. In that case, the police also sought public assistance via social media, indicating a pattern of relying on community tips. However, the lack of specific leads about Commons’s direction or intent—combined with the fact that he left during school hours—raises questions about whether school security measures, such as monitoring exits during class time, are sufficient. The 2018 incident at Apache Junction High School, where four students were arrested after a principal’s request over a dress code violation, suggests a history of strict disciplinary responses, which might contribute to students feeling pressured to leave campus.
If you have any information about Brian Commons Jr.’s whereabouts, please contact the Apache Junction Police Department at 480-982-8260. Every tip could be critical in ensuring his safe return.
The Apache Junction community’s role is vital in this search. Let’s unite to help find Brian Commons Jr. and bring him back safely.
Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Brian Commons Jr., Missing Apache Junction, Apache Junction High School, Runaway Juvenile, AJPD, April 2025