16-05-2025
ENDANGERED: 18-year-old with ‘mental delays' missing out of West Valley
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah () — Officials are seeking assistance in the search for a missing teenager out of West Valley City.
Ryker Buxton, 18, is said to be about 5'7″ tall, weigh 120 pounds, and have brown hair and blue eyes. According to the endangered missing advisory, Ryker 'has mental delays and mental capacity of a 7-12 year old.'
Ryker requires medication and was last seen wearing glasses, a black hoodie, blue jeans, and brown work boots. Ryker may have been riding a bicycle, the advisory said. Officials did not provide additional details or photos.
LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing?
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the West Valley City Police Department at 801-840-4000 and reference case number WV25-38333.
There is no further information at this time.
Here are some suggestions to keep in mind . 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.
For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.
Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a are available below:
: 800-799-7233
: 888-373-7888
: 833-872-5176
: 800-786-2929
: 800-273-8255
: 844-762-8483
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