Principal of Manchester High School, Jasford Gabriel, says the school community is grappling with anxiety as Grade 7 student Jayden Smith remains missing.

The 12-year-old of Whales District, Newport, Manchester has been missing since last Friday.

He is of dark complexion, slim build and about 5 feet tall.

Police say that at about 6:15 A.M., Jayden was last seen at home wearing a khaki uniform and brown shoes.

However, Mr. Gabriel noted, that according to reports he received, Jayden was seen at 5:00 P.M. in Mandeville.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jayden Smith is asked to contact the Alligator Pond Police at 876-224-3113, the 119 police emergency number or the nearest police station.