NORTHPORT, AL — A Northport family is asking for the public’s help in finding Tristan Lightsey, who has reportedly been missing since Sept. 30. Authorities confirmed on Monday that his family filed a missing person report.
Lightsey was last seen in Northport, and family members say they have not had contact with him since then. A flyer shared by the family says he was last known to be driving a red Hyundai Tucson SUV.
Those involved in the search say Lightsey has not reported to work since his disappearance, adding another sign that something may be wrong. Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.
Family and police say Lightsey was last seen in Northport
The missing person case centers on Lightsey’s disappearance on Sept. 30, 2026. That date marks nearly three weeks without a confirmed sighting, according to the information shared by family members and confirmed by authorities.
Northport is across the river from Tuscaloosa and is part of the area where the search has been focused. The family’s appeal has been circulating locally as they try to gather any tip that could help establish where he went after he was last seen.
At this stage, no additional details have been publicly released about why he may have gone missing. Authorities have only confirmed that a report was made and that the search remains active.
A red Hyundai Tucson is the key vehicle detail in the search
One of the most important clues shared by the family is that Lightsey was last known to be driving a red Hyundai Tucson SUV. That information has been included on the flyer distributed in hopes that someone may recognize the vehicle or remember seeing it.
Vehicle descriptions often become central in missing person investigations because they can widen the search beyond a single neighborhood. In this case, the SUV may help connect sightings, surveillance footage or witness accounts that have not yet been matched with Lightsey’s timeline.
Family members and others helping search for him have not said publicly whether the vehicle has been found. No further description of the SUV or any possible route has been released.
Not showing up to work has raised concern among searchers
Those looking for Lightsey say he has not reported to work since he disappeared, which has added to concerns about his safety and whereabouts. For family and friends, a missed work routine can be one of the first clear signs that a person’s normal pattern has been disrupted.
That detail does not answer what happened, but it has helped reinforce the urgency around the search. In cases like this, even small changes in daily habits can become important for investigators and relatives trying to piece together a last known path.
So far, officials have not released any information about whether law enforcement has found phone records, surveillance video or other evidence that could explain Lightsey’s absence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities
The family and local authorities are asking anyone who knows where Lightsey may be to call (205) 799-6102 or contact local law enforcement. Tips from the public can be critical when a missing person case has few immediate answers.
Even if a detail seems minor, searchers often rely on reports about vehicles, locations or recent encounters to fill in gaps. That is especially true when several days pass without confirmation of a person’s location.
At this time, the case remains open and developing, with the family continuing to seek help from the community. No public update has been given on Lightsey’s condition or where he might be.
Patch says the case will be updated as more details emerge
Patch said the story will be updated as more information becomes available. For now, the public record is limited to the family’s missing person alert and the confirmation that a report was filed with authorities.
The case has drawn attention because it is local and still unresolved, leaving relatives and neighbors waiting for a clear sign of where Lightsey is. The longer the timeline stretches, the more important any fresh sighting or verified tip becomes.
For now, the family’s message remains straightforward: they want help locating Tristan Lightsey and are asking the public to share any information that may lead to him.
