Hayden Michael Howell, 13, was last seen on November 26, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. He is described as a Caucasian male, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 125 to 130 pounds, with red/auburn hair and blue eyes.

No details have been released about what he was wearing, any distinctive features, how he was traveling, or with whom he might have been. The Winter Haven Police Department is handling the investigation under case number 2025-7266; the case is also listed in NamUs as MP152815. The investigation remains ongoing and authorities are asking the public for any information that could help locate him.

If anyone saw Hayden on or after November 26, 2025, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the Winter Haven Police Department.