Elijah Bess Missing Person – Authorities and loved ones are urgently searching for Elijah Bess, who has been missing since October 9, 2025, from El Paso, Texas. His sudden disappearance has left family and friends heartbroken and deeply worried, as it is entirely out of character for him to lose contact. Every moment counts, and the community is being urged to stay alert and share his story to help bring him home safely.
Last Known Details: Tin Mine / North Franklin / Martin Trail / Bowen Ranch Area
The last known location for Elijah was in the Tin Mine, North Franklin, Martin Trail, and Bowen Ranch area of El Paso. Around 5:00 PM on October 9, Elijah reportedly sent photos from that location, marking the last confirmed communication with anyone. Since that time, there has been no contact, no social media activity, and no confirmed sightings.
Elijah is believed to have been driving a silver 2009 Toyota Corolla, which may still be in the El Paso region. Authorities have also noted a possible connection to Fort Bliss, where he may have been staying temporarily or visiting. There is a possibility that he was last seen or staying near Fort Bliss, Barracks #225, Room 20305.
Physical Description and Identifying Information
Elijah is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall. While additional identifying features have not been made public, authorities encourage anyone who may have encountered him or noticed a silver Toyota Corolla parked or abandoned in a remote or residential area to contact them immediately. Even the smallest detail could help piece together his movements after October 9.
Community and Family Pleas for Help
Family members describe Elijah as kind, dependable, and close to his loved ones — making his disappearance especially distressing. Those who know him emphasize that it is completely out of character for him to vanish without a trace or to stop communicating.
Local volunteers, search teams, and law enforcement agencies are working together to locate Elijah, and the public’s help is urgently needed. Anyone in the El Paso, Fort Bliss, or surrounding areas is asked to remain vigilant and to check security footage, dash cams, and trail cameras from around October 9–16, 2025, for any sign of Elijah or his vehicle.
How to Help and Who to Contact
If you have seen Elijah Bess, his silver 2009 Toyota Corolla, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact:
El Paso Police Department: 915-212-0305
Fort Bliss Police: 915-744-9311
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office: 915-546-2280
Kechi Police Department (Deputy Chief Kevin Sailsbury) – Case #25-2634
Every Share Could Make a Difference
Please help spread the word across social media and the community. Share Elijah’s photo, his vehicle details, and this report to reach as many people as possible. Your post, call, or tip could be the one that helps bring Elijah Bess home safely.