Mason Roberson: Family Pleads for Answers in Alaska Teen's Disappearance

The Disappearance of Mason Roberson

• 💔 Mason Roberson, a 16-year-old from Alaska, vanished from his home in May 2024 after an argument with his parents.
• 📱 His disappearance followed an incident where he was visibly impaired, broke a plate of pizza, and stormed off, later texting his family, "I don't need you."
• 💥 A neighbor's Ring camera captured Mason staggering down the street and then breaking his phone, suggesting he may have met someone online he didn't want to be tracked by.

Mysterious Text Messages

• 🎂 Six months after Mason's disappearance, on his 17th birthday, his mother received a text from an unknown number saying, "Long time no see. I hope you are all right," a phrase the family uses often.
• 💌 Weeks later, another text from a different number asked, "How was your day? Did you have some fun?"
• ❓ The family is hopeful these messages are from Mason, but there has been no response when they've tried to communicate back, leaving them to wonder if they are from him or elaborate scams.

Family's Plea and Investigation

• ✈️ Mason's parents believe he may have gone to California, as a friend mentioned he had stashed money and wanted an adventure, but there have been no confirmed sightings.
• 🗣️ They emphasize that no one is in trouble and they do not want to lay a guilt trip on Mason, but simply want to know he is safe and to talk to him.
• 🤝 The Anchorage Police Department is communicating with the family, and they are working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) for media outreach.
• ⚖️ The parents expressed frustration that law enforcement cannot track the phone numbers without a search warrant, highlighting a need for legislative change.

Remembering Mason

• 🎮 Mason is described as funny, smart, and intelligent, with a precise use of grammar, who enjoyed playing video games.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 His family misses their day-to-day routines, family meals, vacations, and fishing trips with him.
• 🚪 They want him to know their door is wide open and they will help him have whatever life he wants, safely.

Other Cases and Updates

• ✅ Alyssa Petro, a 15-year-old from Utah, has been found safe after six weeks, with three arrests made in connection to her case.
• 💔 Misha Johnson, who was 6 months pregnant, was killed by her Army soldier husband during an argument in 2024; her body has not been found.
• 📜 Illinois has passed the Missing Person Identification Act, requiring law enforcement to take reports immediately, enter information into federal databases, and keep cases active until the person is located.