Maple Grove, Minnesota – The Maple Grove Police Department is actively searching for 17-year-old Nathaniel Chambers, who has been reported as a runaway since August 11, 2024. Nathaniel was last seen leaving his home on Carey Lane around 7:00 p.m. that evening. He was riding a red mountain bike when he left, and his family is increasingly concerned due to the duration of his absence.
Nathaniel is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 128 pounds, with a slender build and dark curly hair. The Maple Grove Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them immediately. While there is no current indication that Nathaniel is in immediate danger, the extended time without contact has heightened concerns.
Nathaniel was known to frequent several parks, including Maple Grove’s Weaver and Fish Lakes and Plymouth’s Medicine Lake Park. Authorities suspect that he might have traveled towards Plymouth’s Medicine Lake Park and then possibly headed towards Minneapolis. However, the exact route he took after leaving home remains unknown.
The Maple Grove Police Department has released contact information for anyone who may have seen Nathaniel or his bike, asking them to reach out to Detective Conor Wollenzien or call 911. Additionally, the department will continue to provide updates on social media as more information becomes available.
The community is urged to be vigilant, particularly in areas where Nathaniel was known to visit, and report any sightings or abandoned red bikes that match the description. The family and authorities remain hopeful for his safe return.