Concern grew for Jadyn Thompson, a 17-year-old Black male, after he was reported missing from Charlotte, North Carolina. He was last seen on March 20, 2026. The circumstances of his disappearance and what he was wearing at the time were not made public.
In the weeks that followed, public appeals were made for information that could help locate the teenager.
The case brought his community together in the hope that he would be found safely.
After several months, the search for Jadyn came to a positive conclusion. According to an update in October 2026, he was safely located on October 19 and returned home.Last Seen: Mar 20, 2026
