LA PLATA, Md. — The La Plata Police Department is continuing its search for a missing 15-year-old and is asking for the public’s help in locating him.
As of Thursday, July 30, 2026, Kaiden Smith has not been located, according to an updated notice from the department.
Smith is described as a 15-year-old Black male who is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray backpack, gray pants and New Balance shoes.
Although Smith resides in La Plata, police said he was last seen in the Laurel area and may be accompanied by a male friend.
Anyone with information about Smith’s whereabouts is urged to contact the La Plata Police Department at 301-934-1500 or Detective R. Godwin at rgodwin@townoflaplata.org.
The investigation remains ongoing.