Fourteen-year-old Brayden Gross was reported missing from Winchester, Kentucky, after he disappeared on September 16, 2023. He is described as a white male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, about 160 pounds, with blue eyes and shoulder-length brown curly hair. On the day he was last seen he was reportedly wearing a gray shirt and black shorts.

Investigators believe Brayden may have been walking to his grandfather’s house in Lexington, a possible destination that has guided search efforts but has not produced a confirmed sighting. The Kentucky State Police, Post 07 in Richmond, opened an investigation and entered his information into national databases while the community shared his description to raise awareness.

Brayden’s family and community remain deeply concerned and the case is still an active missing person investigation. If anyone in Winchester, Lexington, or nearby areas remembers seeing Brayden around September 16, 2023, please contact the Kentucky State Police with any information.