Missing Teen Alert; 14-Year-Old Benjamin Mark Scheurer Last Seen in Denton Area With Skateboard

Authorities in Texas are urgently searching for 14-year-old Benjamin Mark Scheurer, who was reported missing from Highland Village and was last seen in the Denton area during the early hours of May 12. Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s immediate assistance as the search intensifies for the missing teenager, whose disappearance has raised growing concern across the region.

Benjamin is described as 14 years old, approximately 6’0” tall, and weighing around 175 pounds. According to police reports, he left his home at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 11. His last confirmed sighting was around 4:00 a.m. on May 12 near a Planet Fitness location in Denton, where he was reportedly seen riding a skateboard. Authorities emphasize that this is the most recent verified point in the timeline of his movements.

Investigators note that Benjamin does not have a cellphone, credit cards, or other electronic devices that could assist in tracking his location. This lack of digital traceability has made the search significantly more challenging, requiring law enforcement to rely heavily on surveillance footage, witness statements, and tips from the public to reconstruct his possible route and current whereabouts.

The Highland Village Police Department has entered Benjamin into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person. Multiple agencies across the region are now involved in coordinated search efforts, expanding into surrounding communities, parks, transit areas, and commercial zones where a teenager on foot or skateboard may have traveled during overnight hours.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen Benjamin—or anyone who remembers a teenager matching his description traveling through neighborhoods, sidewalks, or commercial areas—to come forward immediately. Even seemingly small details, such as partial sightings, clothing descriptions, or timestamps from security cameras, could prove critical to locating him safely.

In response to the alert, community members have begun sharing information widely on social media, helping circulate his description and last known location. Residents in both Highland VillageHighland Village and DentonDenton have also expressed concern and are actively checking security cameras, doorbell footage, and neighborhood surroundings.

Search teams continue to review available surveillance footage from businesses, traffic cameras, residential systems, and public spaces along likely routes between Highland VillageHighland Village and DentonDenton. Investigators are also conducting interviews with individuals who may have been in the area during the overnight hours when Benjamin was last seen.

At this time, authorities have not indicated any suspicion of foul play, and their primary focus remains on locating Benjamin safely and as quickly as possible. Officials continue to stress the importance of verified information and urge the public not to speculate beyond confirmed details.

Benjamin’s family is working closely with law enforcement and is asking for privacy as they navigate this deeply distressing situation. They remain hopeful for his safe return, while community members continue to share messages of support and encouragement.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Highland Village Police Department at 972-317-6551.

As the search continues, authorities emphasize that public awareness, timely reporting, and community cooperation remain the most important tools in bringing Benjamin Mark Scheurer home safely.