ABC4 has removed any photos of Paightyn Jones to protect her identity as a minor.
UPDATE: 8/27/23 6:22 P.M.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police have identified the man last seen with Paightyn Jones.
Police said officers contacted him earlier today, thanks to community tips, and that he is not a suspect at this time. “He is cooperating with the investigation,” SLCPD stated. “We are still looking for Paightyn.
Police now believe that her last location was in Sugar House. Please call 9-1-1 if you have any information regarding this case.
UPDATE: 8/27/23 2:55 P.M.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Missing 15-year-old Paightyn Jones was last seen with a man shown below. He reportedly left in the truck also shown below.
Police said they need help finding the man seen in the above photo. He is reportedly the last known person to be seen with her. “He is not a suspect,” SLCPD stated.
This remains a missing persons case. Anyone with information should call 801-799-3000.
No further information is available at this time.
UPDATE: 8/27/23 11:45 A.M.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police have released a new photo of missing 15-year-old Paightyn Jones.She was reportedly last seen wearing a white Hello Kitty Racing t-shirt shown above. Police said she is considered at-risk.
“Please share this with family and friends,” SLCPD stated. “We are still asking for help finding Paightyn.”
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
ORIGINAL POST: 8/26/23 4:20 P.M.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl.
Paightyn Jones, 15, was reportedly last seen in downtown Salt Lake City Friday night wearing a black crop-top, gray flared leggings, and no shoes.
Police said she is approximately 5’6″ tall, weighing 105 pounds. She also has a tattoo of a heart on her left cheek, according to SLCPD.
She is reportedly in Salt Lake “for treatment” and does not currently have her medication.
If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 911 immediately.
No further information is available at this time.
