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Missing Chesterfield Teen Found Safe

📍 Bensley, Chesterfield County
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TL;DR: A 14-year-old Chesterfield boy who went missing Sunday night, Aug. 9, has since been found safe, according to 12 On Your Side.

Quick facts

  • Who: A 14-year-old Chesterfield boy
  • What: Reported missing in Chesterfield County and later found safe
  • When: Last seen Sunday, August 9, 2026, around 8:30 p.m.
  • Where: Bensley area

The story

Chesterfield County police were searching for a 14-year-old boy who was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Bensley area.

He has since been found safe, according to 12 On Your Side.

Key players

  • Chesterfield County Police Department: Searched for the missing teen

Why it matters: Police asked the public for help because the missing teen needed ongoing medical care; he has since been found safe.

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Development timeline

  1. 2026-08-10
    Teen reported missing: 14-year-old last seen at 8:30 p.m. in Bensley area; police search underway [source]

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Sources

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Update (2026-09-09): The teen was found safe. 12 On Your Side reported that the 14-year-old, who went missing Sunday night, was located. This story is retained for the record; the search it describes has concluded.

Update (2026-11-06): We removed the teen's name and description after he was found safe.

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