Authorities are searching for 15-year-old James Xander Lammers, who was reported missing Thursday evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office issued an Operation Quickfind for Landers after he was last seen around 7:00 p.m. on the 6000 block of Mt. Vernon Road SE on October 30, 2025.
According to the Linn County Sheriff’s office, James is a white male, with height and weight approximately 5’11” and 145 pounds, respectively.
The teenager has brown hair, hazel eyes, and a small scar near his right eyebrow.
Operation Quick-Find issued for Cedar Rapids teen pic.twitter.com/pgec13USFs
— LinnCountySheriff (@LinnIASheriff) October 31, 2025
During the time of the disappearance, James was wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored sweatpants. There is no information on whether he was wearing any shoes, slippers, or none at all.
Neither the Sheriff’s office nor any family members has confirmed whether the teenager had a conflict before the disappearance.
Contact the Sheriff’s Office if you have Any Information
The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that all the tips are kept confidential, and individuals may be eligible for a reward if they find concrete information about the missing football player.
If you have or find any information about James, you can contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 319-398-3911.
You can also provide the missing teenager’s whereabouts or ask any follow-up questions to sheriff@linncountyiowa.gov.
As all calls are anonymous, don’t hesitate to reach out; any minor tip can help complete the “Operation Quick-Find” issued by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Additionally, business and Building owners around Mt. Vernon Road SE, who have installed security cameras, are requested to review the footage if they can gather any insights.
While the worried Lammers family and the authorities are actively searching for the teen player, we request that individuals share the news with locals if they know someone who lives in the Cedar Rapids area.
In October 2025, over ten teenagers were reported missing in the Iowa alone, which has raised questions about the Childrens safety not just in the state but in the country.
The reports of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) suggest there were almost 30,000 cases of missing Children in 2024.
