CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – The Carlisle Police Department is asking residents for help locating a missing 17-year-old who ran away from home in Cumberland County.
Police say Mason Shaw was last seen on Friday at about 3:46 p.m. near Cherry Court. Officers have released a description of the teen and are asking anyone who may know where he is to come forward.
Authorities did not say whether they believe Shaw left the area voluntarily beyond describing him as having run away from home. No other circumstances were immediately released.
Police say Shaw was last seen Friday afternoon near Cherry Court
According to Carlisle police, the last known sighting came around 3:46 p.m. Friday near Cherry Court. That detail is the key point in the search because it gives investigators and the public a narrow window of time and place to work from.
The department has not said exactly where on Cherry Court Shaw was seen or whether he was on foot, but officials are treating the location as the most recent confirmed lead. Anyone who was in the area around that time may have information that could help.
Police have not announced any signs of foul play. The case remains focused on finding the teenager and learning where he may have gone after he disappeared from the area.
Teen’s description released to the public
Investigators described Shaw as about 5 feet 10 inches tall and roughly 160 pounds. Police also said he has dark brown curly hair.
That information is meant to help residents compare what they may have seen with the teen’s appearance. Even small details can matter in a missing-person search, especially when officers are trying to trace a short timeline after a last known sighting.
No clothing description was included in the information released by police. Officials also did not provide a photo, but they emphasized the importance of community awareness in finding him quickly.
Family and community members urged to call police with tips
The Carlisle Police Department is directing anyone with information to contact its office at (717) 243-5252. That number is the main point of contact for tips tied to Shaw’s whereabouts.
Police are relying on anyone who may have seen the teenager, spoken with him, or noticed something unusual near Cherry Court on Friday afternoon. In missing-person cases, even brief interactions can help officers determine where a person went next.
Authorities did not provide details about whether additional agencies are assisting in the search. For now, the request is straightforward: if the public has information, call police right away.
Cumberland County case adds urgency to a local missing-person search
Shaw’s disappearance is drawing attention because he was last seen in a specific neighborhood and within a clearly identified time frame. That gives the search a local focus in Cumberland County, where residents may be best positioned to help.
When police issue public requests like this, they are often trying to reach people who drive, walk, or live near the last known location. A neighbor, passerby, or business employee may have noticed something important without realizing it at the time.
The department has not said how long Shaw had been gone before officers began asking for help. At this point, the available information centers on his age, description and last confirmed sighting.
What police have confirmed so far in the search
So far, police have confirmed four main facts: Shaw is 17, he ran away from home, he was last seen Friday around 3:46 p.m., and that sighting was near Cherry Court. Those details form the basis of the public appeal.
The department has also shared his physical description and asked the public to call with any information. Beyond that, officials have not released additional background about his disappearance or where they believe he may be now.
For residents in the Carlisle area, the request remains active and simple. Anyone with a possible lead is being asked to contact police directly rather than wait.
