Be On The Lookout: Runaway Juvenile from Hammond
HAMMOND (May 29, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a runaway juvenile with a serious medical condition.
Ayden Hampton, 17, was seen on surveillance video leaving his home on Nekia Street after midnight Friday, May 29. He was wearing a white T-shirt and light blue jeans. Based on information developed at this time, it is believed that Ayden is attempting to find a ride out of state for unknown reasons.
Ayden is described as a white male with blond hair in a buzz cut style, blue eyes, standing 5'7” and weighing 180 lbs. He has a cross with lyrics and a cloud tattoo on his right inner forearm. Ayden has epilepsy and a behavioral health diagnosis but did not bring any of his medication with him.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker asks anyone with information regarding Ayden’s whereabouts to contact us at 985-902-2070.
If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through CrimeStoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
Tips received directly through Crimestoppers are eligible for a cash reward.
TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org
