13-Year-Old Pasadena Boy Located: Update

PASADENA, MD — Anne Arundel County Police had asked for the public's help as they looked for a missing Pasadena 13-year-old; he was found safe Monday night, authorities said.

Patch's original story:

A Pasadena boy has been missing for several hours, and Anne Arundel County Police have shared his photo in hopes that the public can help find him. Jacob Alexander Bedell, 13, was last seen Monday afternoon leaving Chesapeake Middle School, 4804 Mountain Road in Pasadena.

His parents do not know Jacob's whereabouts, authorities said about 9 p.m., so they asked for the public’s help in locating him. At this time there is no indication that there is anything criminal or suspicious about the boy not returning home.

Anyone who has seen Jacob or knows his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 410-222-8610.

Photo of Jacob Alexander Bedell, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police