Ongoing Search Operation
Clayton County police have launched an extensive search operation for 6-year-old Ramon “RJ” Jett, who was reported missing from the Sutter Lake Apartments in Riverdale, Georgia, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Authorities have mobilized patrol units, K-9 teams, drones, and a dive team to scour the area, including a nearby body of water known as Joy Lake.
The search efforts intensified as police underscored the critical nature of the situation. RJ, who is nonverbal and lives with autism and ADHD, is unable to effectively communicate or seek help, significantly elevating the risk to his physical safety.
Details of Disappearance
According to the Clayton County Police Department, RJ was last seen between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the apartment complex located at 8104 Webb Road. His mother, Ashleigh Harris, stated that the family was staying at the apartment temporarily. She noted that while their primary residence is equipped with high-security locks to prevent the child from exiting, the apartment where they were staying featured standard door handles that RJ was able to manipulate.
“Every minute is critical,” Major Frank Thomas of the Clayton County Police Department stated during a press briefing. He confirmed that police and local volunteers are conducting a thorough sweep of the 8000 block of Webb Road, inspecting residential yards, outbuildings, and wooded areas.
Community Vigilance Requested
RJ is described as 3 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 40 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a light green shirt, camouflage shorts, and white socks.
Law enforcement is urging residents in the vicinity to check their properties thoroughly. Ashleigh Harris has requested that anyone who encounters her son use his nickname, “RJ,” to help him feel comfortable, though she advises immediate notification to the police at 911 rather than attempting to approach him directly if he appears standoffish.
The search continued through the night as tactical units and community volunteers coordinated their efforts, driven by the hope of bringing the child home safely.