Name: Jarrett Thomas Brooks
Age: 16 years old
Last seen: July 4, 2023
Location: Joseph City, Arizona
Status: Still Missing
Case Information
16-year-old Jarrett Brooks was last seen in Joseph City, Arizona on July 4, 2023. He disappeared early in the morning after leaving his family home on the Fourth of July.
Background
Jarrett Thomas Brooks was born on December 7, 2006 to parents Laura and Brian Brooks. He is the middle of seven children. At the time of his disappearance he was living with his family on Boyce Drive in Joseph City, Arizona.
Jarrett often worked general maintenance for many ranchers in the area and was a member of the Explorer Program for the Joseph City Fire District. He was home schooled by his mother.
Disappearance
On July 3, 2023, Jarrett’s parents discovered that he went off-roading with his father’s vehicle when he wasn’t supposed to and broke the CV axle. He was grounded as a result and his phone was taken from him before he went to bed between 9:00 – 10:00 pm.
After waking up at approximately 6:15 am on July 4, 2023, Jarrett asked his mother if he was grounded from driving or grounded altogether. She told him he was grounded altogether and that he wouldn’t be allowed to take part in any Fourth of July festivities nor get his cell phone back.
Jarrett was captured on his family’s CCTV taking a handgun from his father’s safe that morning between 6:00 – 7:00 am.
Around 6:30 am, Jarrett left his family home in the 4400 block of Boyce Drive, near Interstate 40, in Joseph City, Arizona. His family initially assumed that he had gone outside to walk the dog.
Jarrett Brooks never returned home that day and hasn’t been heard from since. His family filed a runaway juvenile report with the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office around 12:30 pm when Jarrett hadn’t returned home.
Investigation
A young man matching Jarrett’s description was reportedly seen at a neighbor’s ranch on Lacy Lane, walking through the pasture and carrying a handgun, around 7:00 am on July 4, 2023.
When the neighbor went to approach the young man about 10 minutes later on Haul Road he was gone.
Authorities conducted a search for Jarrett in the area and his scent was picked up by dogs before it was lost on the west end of town. Witnesses later reported seeing Jarrett in Winslow, Arizona, about 22 miles away.
Jarrett didn’t have a bank account and his wallet, which contained his driver’s license, was found left behind inside his vehicle. He was in possession of a pocket knife, as well as his father’s handgun when he disappeared.
Authorities believe Jarrett may have gone to Winslow, Arizona, or San Antonio, Austin, Temple or Stamford, Texas.
Whereabouts
Police found no evidence of foul play in Jarrett Brooks’ disappearance. A $50,000 reward is being offered by anonymous donors for information leading to Jarrett’s safe return to his family.
The circumstances of Jarrett Brooks’ disappearance remain unclear and his case is currently classified as missing. His case remains unsolved.
Appearance
Physical Description:
White male born on December 7, 2006. Jarrett has strawberry blonde hair, brown eyes, stands 6’0 tall, and weighs 140 pounds.
Distinctive Physical Features:
Jarrett was last known to be with a mullet hairstyle. He has a cleft lip scar.
Clothing and accessories:
Jarrett was supposedly wearing a black t-shirt with “America” across the front, a dark colored baseball hat, blue jeans, and square toed cowboy boots.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jarrett Brooks please contact the Navajo County Arizona Sheriff’s Department at (928) 524-4050. Agency Case Number: 2307-0135
Resources & Further Information
Jarrett Brooks – National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
Jarrett Thomas Brooks – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Search for Jarrett Brooks – Facebook
Search for Jarrett Brooks – Go Fund Me
News & Media Links
Parents search for clues after son disappears without a trace – The Tribune 07/2023
Northern Arizona family searching for 16-year-old son missing for nearly a month – Arizona Family 07/2023
No Leads on Missing Joseph City Boy – The Tribune 08/2023
Search Continues for Joseph City Teen – White Mountain Independent 09/2023
Last Known Picture Of Missing Joseph City Juvenile, Jarrett Brooks, Released – Mountain Daily Star 09/2023
Arizona Teen Missing Since July 4 May Have Come to San Antonio – KTSA 10/2023
Videos & Flyers
Depending how far the distances are from one place to another , he could not be in two places at the same time , the time frames do not marry up , as there is not a more accurate time given in instances mentioned ? .
When he goes for a walk does he normally take his dog with him ? .
Did he have any plans for celebrations with friends that his family was not aware of given the importance of the day been celebrated by all Americans , and if so would their discipline have been as harsh , as how he would have seen it? .
The T – shirt that he is wearing “First Responders ” indicates to me that he is a caring young and balanced adult, as indicated that he helps others on their ranches as well ? .
What type of vehicle was he using , when he broke the axle , was he supposed to be doing something else if he should not have been off -roading at the time ? .
Was his wallet left in his vehicle , or his father ‘ s vehicle that he was using at the time ? .
Do they live on a ranch themselves ? .
Do his older siblings do similar activities as he does ? .
The donors that have contributed towards the reward of that amount , could be those that he helps , further indicating his support of the community that he lives in and appreciates ? .
The community that he lives in been close – knit , the person that thought that it was him , did he / she call out to him , as in friendly greeting ? .
Given his character and age , I believe he would not do something irresponsible , and just needed to go somewhere to be on his own in order to reflect on his actions , and what else could have led up to before his disappearance ?.