The search is on for a young Philadelphia boy who vanished a little over five days ago. The Philadelphia Police Department has turned to the public for help in locating 13-year-old Ayden Etzel. According to the police, he was last seen on Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 9:42 p.m. on the 800 block of Diamond Street.

Details about Ayden describe him as standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with blue eyes, and brown short straight hair, at the time of his disappearance he was wearing an army green jacket, and salt and pepper sweatpants. Police officials are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

The urgency to find Ayden grows with each passing day, as family and friends anxiously await any news about his safety. The local community has been alerted and missing person flyers are now a common sight in the area, stapled on telephone poles and fluttering on community boards.

Ayden's disappearance adds to the troubling statistic of missing children in Philadelphia, a plight that not only devastates families, but also shocks the conscience of neighborhoods. If you've seen Ayden or have any information that could assist in his safe return, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. His family, and the wider community, hope for a quick reunion and the safe return of this missing juvenile.