The small neighborhood of Wales, Manchester, Jamaica, is in shock following the disappearance of 12-year-old Jayden Thompson, a first-form pupil at Manchester Excessive Faculty.
Identified for his quiet nature, useful demeanor, and educational promise, Jayden was final seen at Little Caesar’s restaurant in Mandeville final Friday.
His guardians, Omar and Ann-marie Thompson, who’ve raised Jayden since he was six, are pleading for his secure return. “Wi no waa discover no physique. Any means dem can lef’ him, please, please… please simply ship him dwelling,” Omar mentioned, expressing the household’s anguish.
In accordance with CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts, Jayden entered the restaurant, bought meals, and lingered briefly earlier than giving his umbrella to a good friend. He reportedly talked about ready for a cousin, although the relative was not at college that day and unaware of any plans. Later, he was allegedly seen strolling with one other pupil and an unidentified girl close to Grasp Mac grocery store. There have been no confirmed sightings since.
The Thompsons additionally revealed that the day earlier than his disappearance, Jayden had been concerned in an accident at dwelling, when a two-year-old cousin fell and broke a hip whereas enjoying. “Actually, I didn’t understand how he felt,” Mrs. Thompson mentioned, recalling the final time she noticed him Thursday night time on the hospital. She added that he had not been scolded for the accident, although she puzzled if he may need been feeling responsible.
When Jayden didn’t return dwelling Friday night, the Thompsons grew more and more frightened. Their repeated calls to his telephone went unanswered, and his room was discovered darkish and untouched, along with his faculty bag and uniform lacking. The household filed a lacking particular person report however expressed frustration over what they described as a sluggish response from some members of the Mandeville police, forcing them to verify areas themselves following false leads.
Described by his guardians as obedient, hard-working, quiet, and humble, Jayden excelled academically, ending as the highest male performer within the Major Exit Profile exams, incomes a $15,000 award earlier than coming into Manchester Excessive. The Thompsons mentioned he’s liked as one in every of their very own kids.
Manchester Excessive Faculty principal Jasford Gabriel mentioned the varsity neighborhood is actively looking and praying for Jayden’s secure return. He’s described as dark-skinned, roughly 5 toes 5 inches tall, and of slim construct. He was final seen in his faculty uniform.
Anybody with info is urged to contact the Alligator Pond Police at 876-224-3113, dial 119, or report back to the closest police station.
