Update: 

Police have confirmed Jaden Stone has now been found, thanks to the support from members of the public. 

After being reported missing in December 2022, thousands of people interacted with the appeal for information from the public. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Jaden Stone, who had been missing from Chelmsford since the end of December, has now been found.

"Our appeal to find him on Facebook alone was shared nearly 2,500 times and reached more than 232,000 people.

"And it was information from the public which led to him being found so we're really grateful for your support."

 

A YOUNG teen has been missing for one month and police have released a continued appeal in the hopes of locating him.

Jaden Stone, 14, is understood to have gone missing on December 30.

He has connections to Romford, Chelmsford and South Ockendon.

Police say they need to check on his welfare and are hoping for anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are continuing to appeal for the public's help to find missing 14-year-old boy Jaden Stone.

“We released an appeal earlier this month to find him and we still need to check on his welfare.

“He is described as white, of slim build with fairly long, brown hair.

“He has connections to Romford, Chelmsford and South Ockendon.

“If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please call 101, quoting reference 871 of 30 December.”