Police seeking help finding missing child last seen in east Las Vegas Valley

Police seeking help finding missing child last seen in east Las Vegas Valley August 22, 2026 - 11:28 am Local authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating a 4‑year‑old boy who was last seen on Friday in the east Las Vegas Valley. The Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement released Saturday that Lucifer Heckler, age 4, was last seen near the intersection of South Mohave Road and East Tompkins Avenue. “He was last seen without clothes, wearing just a diaper,” the statement said. “He is mostly non‑verbal but if found, will respond to the name ‘peanut.’” All hospitals have been asked to check their patient registries for the missing child and to notify police immediately. Anyone with information about Heckler’s whereabouts is urged to contact Metro at 702-828-3111. (No further contact information is included.)