Immediate Efforts in Progress to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Autistic Boy Brayden Farrar in Chesterfield County

 Chesterfield County officials are actively searching for Brayden Farrar, a 14-year-old boy with autism who has gone missing from Midlothian, Virginia. He was reportedly last spotted near the Rockwood Office Park area around midnight on December 22, 2025, triggering a significant response from local authorities and community organizations.

As per the Chesterfield County Police Department, it is thought that Brayden may have departed the vicinity on foot. His autism has raised serious concerns regarding his well-being, which makes the search particularly urgent. Police emphasize that every passing hour is crucial for locating Brayden and ensuring his safe return.

Brayden is characterized as a white male, standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing close to 120 pounds. His hair is brown and his eyes are hazel. When he was last seen, he was dressed in a grey NASA hoodie and grey sweatpants. Investigators are currently searching nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and forested areas, while also examining surveillance images from the region to trace his last known movements.

Law enforcement is encouraging individuals residing in and around Midlothian, especially those close to the Rockwood Office Park and adjacent areas of Chesterfield County, to be vigilant. Anyone who possesses doorbell cameras or security footage, or who might have spotted Brayden during the late hours of the night or early morning, is requested to come forward.

The Chesterfield County Police Department urges anyone with tips to reach out to them immediately at 804-748-1251. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by calling 804-748-0660 or via the P3 Tips app. If Brayden is sighted, authorities stress the importance of calling 911 without delay.

Both the family and police are depending on the support of the community, appealing to the public to disseminate information about Brayden as widely as possible. Heightened awareness can significantly contribute to ensuring Brayden is brought home safely.