South Dakota Family & Police Need Your Help Now Finding Lost Son

It's never an easy situation when a loved one goes missing, and a South Dakota family is really concerned about their son's whereabouts.

Royal Lulf of Reliance, South Dakota, was last seen at his parents' home on Tuesday night, February 3rd.

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Officials with the Lyman County Sheriff's Office alerted the public about Royal Lulf's disappearance in a Facebook post early Wednesday morning (February 4th).

At the time of this post, details surrounding Royal's disappearance are limited. Here are the latest details:

He left his parents residence in Reliance, SD on 2/3/26 at approximately 8:25 PM. He was last seen wearing grey SDSU basketball shorts with blue stripe and walking south toward East Railway St.

Reliance, South Dakota, is about two hours and 15 minutes west of Sioux Falls near Chamberlain.

Right now, his parents and the authorities with the Lyman County Sheriff's Office are asking communities in the area to be on the lookout for Royal.

Prayers for the family and hoping for a positive outcome. Hope he is found safe

Let's spread the word and check with everyone around Reliance, SD. Praying for Royal's safety and hoping he's found soon 

We love you Royal

Please help his family bring him home

Hope he's found soon, sending strength to his family!

What Can South Dakota Do to Help Find Royal?

If you or anyone you know has any details, please contact the Lyman County Sheriff's Office at (605) 869-2267, or their after-hours dispatch number at (605)-842-2424.

I can't imagine what Royal's parents are feeling right now. Let's help bring Royal home!