Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Kayden in Poole

Dorset Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing 12-year-old boy from Poole.

Kayden was reported missing after he failed to return home as expected on the evening of Friday, 29 May 2026.

He is described as being around five feet four inches tall with black hair and was last seen wearing black cargo-style jogging bottoms.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are urging anyone who may have seen him to come forward.

Inspector Scott Janes, of Dorset Police, said: “We are growing concerned for Kayden’s welfare and need to find him to make sure he is OK.

“I would urge anyone who has seen Kayden, or a boy matching the description given locally, to please get in touch.

“If you see this appeal Kayden, please contact us or your family as we all just want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information about Kayden’s whereabouts, or who believes they may have seen him, is asked to contact Dorset Police immediately.

Information can be submitted online or by calling 999, quoting occurrence number 55260079083.