Ayden Roland Smith, a 15-year-old male, was reported missing from Hazelwood, Missouri, on February 12, 2026. His disappearance prompted concern in the St. Louis County community where he was last seen.
The circumstances of Ayden's disappearance were not detailed publicly at the time. Authorities shared that he might go by the nickname “AJ” and could potentially travel to the nearby city of St. Louis. No description of the clothing he was wearing when he went missing was made available.
The Hazelwood Police Department handled the investigation into Ayden's case.
To aid in the search, his information was entered into national law enforcement databases, including the system for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which shared his photograph and case details.
A subsequent law enforcement update announced that Ayden Smith had been located and was safe.Last Seen: Feb 12, 2026
