Authorities in Chesterfield County are urgently searching for 14-year-old Brayden Farrar, an autistic teen who was reported missing from Midlothian, Virginia. Brayden was last seen around midnight on December 22, 2025, in the Rockwood Office Park area, prompting a large-scale response from local law enforcement and community partners.

According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, Brayden is believed to have left the area on foot. Due to his autism, officials say there is heightened concern for his safety, making the search especially time-sensitive. Police stress that every hour matters in locating Brayden and ensuring he is brought home safely.

Brayden is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a grey NASA hoodie and grey sweatpants. Investigators are canvassing the surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, and wooded areas, while also reviewing surveillance footage from the area in hopes of tracking his movements.

Law enforcement is asking residents in and around Midlothian, particularly near the Rockwood Office Park and surrounding areas of Chesterfield County, to remain alert. Anyone with doorbell cameras, security cameras, or who may have seen Brayden during the late night or early morning hours is urged to come forward.

The Chesterfield County Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them immediately at 804-748-1251. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or via the P3 Tips app. If Brayden is seen, authorities stress that the public should call 911 right away.

Family members and police are relying on the community’s help, urging the public to share Brayden’s information widely. Increased awareness can make a critical difference in bringing Brayden home safely.