Where were Jaiden Anthony and Jordynn Jones found?

The two missing preteens were found in Compton, California, where they were last seen on September 24.

How long were Jaiden and Jordynn missing?

Jaiden and Jordynn went missing in late September and were found weeks later, on October 18, 2025.

What happened to the 11-year-old autistic boy also found by the LASD?

In addition to locating Jaiden and Jordynn, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department also found an 11-year-old autistic boy named Ajalon Russell, who had gone missing on October 11.

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Missing Preteens Jaiden and Jordynn Found Weeks Later

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Summary

Two 12-year-olds, Jaiden Anthony and Jordynn Jones, were found after going missing in late September
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department announced the children had been "located" but provided no additional details
The family had issued a critical plea for help finding the children earlier this week

Missing Preteens Jaiden and Jordynn Found Weeks Later

In a positive development, two missing children from Compton, California have been located by authorities. Jaiden Anthony and Jordynn Jones, both 12 years old, were reported missing in late September and had not been seen for several weeks.

On October 18, 2025, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) announced that the two preteens had been "located" after an extensive search. However, the department did not share any further details about how the children went missing or the circumstances of their recovery.

Earlier this week, the children's family had issued a critical plea for help in finding Jaiden and Jordynn. The LASD stated that the family did not mention any health issues that may have contributed to the disappearance. Authorities also noted that the two were not the only missing children found by the LASD this week, as they had also located an 11-year-old autistic boy who went missing on October 11.