Authorities search for missing Coeur d'Alene teen, ask public for tips

Authorities in Coeur d’Alene were searching for 17-year-old Lyric Kathleen Martinez-Taylor after she was reported missing from the city on March 28, 2026. Police and the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for help on April 4, and deputies circulated a public watch link to widen awareness as tips continued to come in.

The Coeur d’Alene Police Department led the search, with local law enforcement still following leads as of April 8. One report said Lyric’s family had not heard from her for nearly two weeks. Officials did not publicly release a clothing description or a last-known location, leaving investigators dependent on community tips and any other verifiable information that could help narrow the search.

Idaho State Police says there is no waiting period to report someone missing in Idaho. If someone is unaccounted for, families and witnesses are urged to contact local law enforcement immediately rather than waiting for more time to pass. The Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse, established in 1999, serves as a central resource to help local and tribal agencies identify and locate missing people across the state.

The case drew attention in Coeur d’Alene, a city of about 57,000 residents that serves as Kootenai County’s cultural center. In a community this size, investigators often rely on immediate public recognition, fast reporting and accurate descriptions from people who may have seen something unusual in the hours or days before a person vanished.

Anyone with information about Lyric Kathleen Martinez-Taylor’s whereabouts was directed to contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department at 208-769-2320 or the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office at 208-446-1300. Authorities urged the public to share verified information directly with investigators and avoid circulating rumors or unconfirmed social posts that could slow the search.