The Charlottesville, Virginia community is being asked to come together as authorities search urgently for Zaylen Barrack Davis, a 16-year-old boy who has been reported missing and whose safety is now a growing concern. Zaylen was last seen on January 7, 2026, and since then, there has been no confirmed contact with family or friends.

Loved ones describe the past days as frightening and uncertain, filled with unanswered questions and constant worry. When a teenager goes missing, every passing hour matters. Police and family members fear that Zaylen may be vulnerable and in need of immediate assistance.

At the time he disappeared, Zaylen was wearing gray sweat shorts, a black hoodie, and black boots. He has an afro hairstyle, a key identifying feature that may help someone recognize him. He was last known to be in or around the Charlottesville area, but authorities have not ruled out the possibility that he may have traveled elsewhere.