As the investigation into the whereabouts of 12 year old Jayden Smith continues, the Manchester police are warning persons that it is an offence to hide missing children.

It has been two weeks since Jayden from Wales, Newport has been missing.

The Manchester high student disappeared on September 26 and was reportedly seen in Mandeville after classes were dismissed.

Several searches have taken place for him since.

Today, police combed the boy’s home.

However, he was not found.

Speaking with reporters during the search crime officer for Manchester Deputy Superintendent Dennis Simpson said it is illegal to hide missing children.