MISSING: 14-year-old runs away, last seen April 11

DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — Officials are seeking the public’s help in the search for a teenager who reportedly ran away from home last week.

Jonah Deollos, 14, was last seen on April 11 in Salt Lake City. According to the Draper City Police Department, Jonah ran away from his home in Draper. Officials did not provide additional details about where Jonah may have been headed or what he was last seen wearing.

“Please report any information or sightings to dispatch at (801) 840-4000,” police said.

What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing person

Here are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing. Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.

When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

• Full name or nicknames.
• Recent photos.
• Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
• Gender/sex.
• Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
• Date of disappearance.
• Medical conditions.
• Last known location.
• Social media accounts.

Additional resources

For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
• National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176
• National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483