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Leander Police Search For Missing Teen Lance Stevens

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Published on January 25, 2026
Leander Police Search For Missing Teen Lance StevensSource: City of Leander

Leander police are asking for the public’s help to find 17-year-old Lance Stevens, who was last seen at Leander High School on Jan. 22. Officers say he was on campus at about 8 a.m. and is believed to have left voluntarily. The search remains active while detectives continue to track down leads.

Where He Was Last Seen and What He Was Wearing

Lance is described as a white male, about 6 feet 1 inch tall, and roughly 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing an olive-green Under Armour shirt, dark pants, and Nike open-toed shoes. Those details are listed in a city public alert, according to the City of Leander.

How to Report Tips

Anyone with information on Lance’s whereabouts is urged to call the Leander Police Department at 512-528-2800 and reference case number 26-0162. Det. Welborn is assigned to the investigation. As reported by CBS Austin, investigators will follow up on all credible leads. If you believe Lance is in immediate danger, call 911 right away.

School and City Response

Leander ISD’s school directory lists Leander High School at 3301 S. Bagdad Road, and district administrators say they are coordinating with law enforcement while the search continues, per the district listings. The city also posted a public alert asking residents to check their home and doorbell cameras and share footage with investigators, according to the City of Leander. Police encourage anyone who may have seen him to come forward to help reunite the teen with his family.