Missing Teen: The Search for Bailley “Clay” Matlow Continues

Fifteen-year-old Bailley “Clay” Matlow disappeared on August 10, 2025, from Chicago Heights, Illinois — and since that day, life for their family has never been the same. One moment, everything was ordinary: laughter at the dinner table, after-school plans, and the comforting rhythm of daily life. The next moment, silence.

Days turned into weeks, and now months have passed without a trace. Each sunrise brings another day of waiting — another day of hoping for a phone call, a clue, a miracle. Each night ends with tears, unanswered questions, and an empty chair where Bailley once sat.

The Matlow family continues to cling to hope, refusing to let their child’s name fade into memory. Their message is simple but urgent: someone, somewhere, knows something.

Police and volunteers have worked tirelessly, following leads and searching nearby areas. Flyers have been distributed across Illinois and neighboring states. Social media campaigns have amplified Bailley’s story, reaching thousands of people — but so far, there has been no confirmed sighting.

Friends describe Bailley as kind, creative, and full of life — someone who could light up a room with a smile. Their absence has left a void that cannot be filled.

The community of Chicago Heights stands united in the search. Neighbors gather for candlelight vigils, holding photos of Bailley and praying for their safe return. Each event carries the same plea: don’t stop looking, don’t stop caring, don’t stop sharing.

Please, look at this face. Say their name. Share their story.

If you know anything — no matter how small it may seem — contact the Chicago Heights Police Department immediately.

Because no child should simply vanish.
Because no family should have to live in endless uncertainty and pain.
Because somewhere out there, Bailley “Clay” Matlow still deserves to come home.