Kent Police Report Brandon Ben Missing

The 21-year-old was reported missing after his mother found him absent from their home following her return from a trip.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Current Conditions

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Kent police are searching for 21-year-old Brandon Ben, who was reported missing on October 12 after he was last seen at his home. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Kent Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of 21-year-old Brandon Ben. He was reported missing on Oct. 12 after his mother discovered he was not home.

Why it matters

Ben has not been in contact with his family since Oct. 10, prompting concerns regarding his well-being. The police investigation is ongoing after officers were unable to establish contact via his cellphone.

Brandon Ben is 21 years old and stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds. He has no known distinctive scars, marks, or tattoos.

The players

Kent Police Department

This is the local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the disappearance of Brandon Ben.

Brandon Ben

He is a 21-year-old resident who attends school online and was recently reported missing by his family.

The details

Ben, who attends school online from home and does not drive, was last in contact with his family on Oct. 10. Officers have attempted to reach him by phone without success.

Timeline

  1. Oct. 10, 2026: The mother last spoke with Brandon Ben.

  2. Oct. 12, 2026: Police received the missing person report.

Seasonal Patterns

The report follows established investigative protocols for missing persons as defined by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) case reporting standards. This case adds to the localized records managed by municipal authorities tracking reports of missing residents.

Residents of Kent are encouraged to contact the police department if they have any information regarding Ben's whereabouts. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any new leads or contact from the missing individual.

The takeaway

Families should keep lines of communication open and maintain updated records of contact methods for household members. Immediate notification to local authorities is the standard procedure when a family member is found missing from the residence.

Further reading

For updates on local police activity, see Kent Current Conditions.

Source note: This article includes information reported by ILoveKent.