14-Year-Old Liam Stark Vanishes Near Long Island High School: Family and Police Desperate for Answers
Something felt off the moment Liam Stark arrived at school that Friday morning. Security footage shows him pausing at the entrance, wiping away tears, as if wrestling with an invisible force. Moments later, he simply vanished—leaving no explanation, no footprints, and a trail of questions that has left family and authorities desperate for answers.
Liam Stark, a freshman at William Floyd High School in Long Island, was last seen after being dropped off by his brother around 7:10 a.m. Surveillance cameras captured him hesitating at the school entrance, appearing torn about whether to go inside, before abruptly walking away.
“He looked like he was deciding something very serious,” his mother, Christy Stark, told News 12 Long Island. She said Liam has been grappling with personal challenges, and the footage shows him wiping away tears before leaving school grounds.
Authorities reported that after leaving the school, Liam walked to a nearby Dunkin’ Donuts, roughly three minutes away. Later that evening, he was reportedly seen about two miles from the school near the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley.
Concern grew when Liam did not return home on the school bus, prompting his family to report him missing that afternoon. His older brother, Aiden, described the situation as devastating.
“I just want to give him the world,” Christy Stark said. “I keep sending out love, hoping he can feel it wherever he is, and that it will guide him home.”
Police are urging anyone with information to contact 911 or the Suffolk County Police Department’s Seventh Squad at 631-852-8752.
Liam is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hoodie, dark blue sweatpants, and black sneakers. The William Floyd School District confirmed that it is cooperating with authorities and remains hopeful that Liam is safe.
Conclusion
The disappearance of Liam Stark has left his family, classmates, and community in shock and deep concern. Every moment is critical as police continue their search, and every lead could help bring the young teen home safely. Liam’s story is a stark reminder of how quickly a loved one can vanish, even in familiar surroundings, and how fragile life can feel when someone goes missing without a trace.