COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help locating 13-year-old Bradley Bowen Jr., who was last seen late Tuesday night. Officers say he disappeared around 11:20 p.m. in the 500 block of Cooper Avenue.
Police have released a description of the teenager and are urging anyone who may have seen him, or who knows where he is, to come forward. The department said he should be identified by his height, clothing and a scar on his left arm and wrist area.
What police say Bradley Bowen Jr. looks like
CSPD says Bradley is 5-foot-10 and weighs about 199 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a “Back to the Future” shirt, dark blue jeans and black slip-on Vans. Police also noted scars on his left arm and wrist area, which may help anyone trying to identify him.
The description gives the public several specific details to watch for if they are in the Colorado Springs area or have seen someone matching it recently. Police have not said where Bradley may have gone after he was last seen.
Late-night sighting near Cooper Avenue
According to police, the last confirmed sighting came at about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Cooper Avenue. That time and location are now central to the search.
Authorities have not released additional information about how Bradley was reported missing or whether investigators have identified any further leads. For now, the department is relying on the public to help fill in the gap.
When a missing person is last seen in a specific block of a city street, nearby residents, drivers and business owners can become especially important to the investigation. Police are treating the information they have as an urgent prompt for tips.
How the Colorado Springs police search is unfolding
The department’s request is straightforward: anyone who has seen Bradley or knows where he may be should contact CSPD. Police listed the department’s main number as 719-444-7000.
That phone line is the central point for tips in the case. Investigators did not provide any indication that they have located the teenager, and they have not announced any additional public safety concerns tied to the disappearance.
Missing-teen cases often move quickly when fresh sightings come in, so officers are asking people to think back to Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Even small details, such as a place, vehicle or conversation, can help police narrow their search.
Why the clothing and identifying marks matter
Police included the shirt, jeans and shoes Bradley was wearing because clothing is often the first thing a witness remembers. The “Back to the Future” shirt may be especially useful because it is distinctive and easy to describe.
The scars on his left arm and wrist area are another identifying feature that could help separate him from anyone else matching a similar age and build. Combined with his height, weight, hair and eye color, the details provide a fuller picture for the public.
Officials often share this kind of information quickly so that people can compare it with someone they may have recently seen walking, riding in a vehicle or spending time in the neighborhood. In this case, police have kept the message focused on getting Bradley’s location confirmed.
Anyone with information should call CSPD immediately
Colorado Springs police are asking anyone with information about Bradley Bowen Jr. to call 719-444-7000. The department did not provide another public tip line or any alternate contact in its announcement.
Anyone who believes they may have seen the teen is being urged to share as many details as possible, including when and where the sighting happened. Investigators can use that information to compare timelines and determine whether it fits Bradley’s last known movements.
For now, the department’s appeal remains focused on one goal: finding the missing 13-year-old as quickly as possible and learning where he is safe.
Bradley Bowen Jr.'s family and community await answers
Police did not release information about Bradley’s family or explain what led to the search being made public Tuesday night. Still, missing-child cases in Colorado Springs often prompt a fast response from neighbors, schools and local residents who want to help.
The department’s description suggests officers believe someone may recognize Bradley from his appearance alone, even without knowing him personally. That is why the call for tips includes both his physical description and the clothing he was wearing when he was last seen.
As the search continues, police are asking the community to keep watch and report anything that could help locate him. The most important detail remains the same: Bradley Bowen Jr. was last seen Tuesday night, and investigators want him found.
