Jace Evans Missing, What Happened To Jace Evans?
by Alaguvelan M
Updated Aug 16, 2023
Jace Evans Missing
Jenelle Evans’ son, Jace, was found safe mere hours after the former "Teen Mom" star reported his disappearance. The teenager, initially identified as a runaway on Tuesday, was last seen leaving his Brunswick County, N.C. school at approximately 2:45 p.m.
Following this, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department swiftly issued an alert for Jace, who had been wearing a gray sweatshirt emblazoned with the words “Classical Charter Schools of America.”
Authorities speculate that the teen, who is the child of Evans and her ex Andrew Lewis, may have switched into a navy T-shirt. In the interim, Evans' mother, Barbara Evans, shared with the press that she had spoken to Jace on Monday night and found him to be in good spirits.
Nonetheless, Jenelle Evans herself expressed that her son’s brief vanishing act is a classic case of teenage angst. She remarked, “As a boy mom, kids can act up and rebel as I’m sure the majority of us all once did as kids too. Jace got in trouble at school, we decided to take his phone away and that’s when he decided to run off. Jace is a good kid, and we’re not dealing with anything that most families don’t deal with while raising children.”
She made it clear that his decision is unrelated to her ongoing marital challenges with her husband David Eason. Interestingly, just a week before his recent escapade, the "16 & Pregnant" alum posted a birthday tribute to Jace.
It's noteworthy that Jenelle regained full custody of Jace in March, following a history marked by personal and legal difficulties. Originally, custody was granted to Jenelle’s mother in 2010 when Jace was just one year old after Jenelle faced charges of marijuana possession and breaking and entering. Despite years of mother-daughter discord, both had hoped that the custody change would aid in healing their strained relationship.
What Happened To Jace Evans?
Jenelle Evans is facing an unsettling situation as her teenage son, Jace, is currently missing. Jace, the 14-year-old offspring of the 31-year-old TV personality, renowned for her role in "Teen Mom," has been reported as a runaway, prompting local law enforcement. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department swiftly released an alert concerning the runaway juvenile.
Notably, Jace was last spotted leaving his school premises around 2:45 p.m. on a Tuesday (August 15), dressed in a gray sweatshirt sporting the inscription “Classical Charter Schools of America.”
Authorities have indicated that if Jace discarded the sweatshirt, he might be wearing a navy shirt instead. They've urged anyone with pertinent information within the vicinity to dial 911.
Interestingly, a family member disclosed that they engaged in a conversation with the young boy on Monday night (August 14), and he seemed entirely composed and content, as conveyed via the outlet.
Jenelle previously attained full custody of Jace from her mother, Barbara, earlier this year in March. This shift in custody was a result of the circumstances during Jace's earlier years when Jenelle was not in a position to support him on her own, as chronicled in the series. Notably, the Sheriff's Department had issued an alert for the runaway juvenile earlier in the day.
Addressing the unfolding situation, Jenelle's manager, August Keen, informed the publication, "Jace has been found, and is safely at home with Jenelle and his family. Thank you to the Brunswick Co. Sheriff's Department and to everyone else for their concerns."
In a recent conversation with the publication, Jenelle disclosed that her son's decision to leave home was triggered after his phone was confiscated due to issues at school. Despite airing her disagreements with her husband David Eason online, Jenelle emphasized that their ongoing discord had no bearing on Jace's decision to run away.
Is "Jenelle Evans'” Son Jace, 14, Safe At Home After Running Away?
Jace, the 14-year-old son of Jenelle Evans, has been safely located and returned home after a brief period of running away. Her manager August Keen, the Teen Mom 2 star revealed that Jace's decision to leave home stemmed from having his phone taken away.
The statement emphasized that such behavior is not uncommon among teenagers, and it has nothing to do with Jenelle's relationship with her husband, David Eason. The statement clarified, "We do not argue in front of our children or fight in front of our kids. This is a teenage boy being a teenager who’s mad that we decided to take his phone away."
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Department in North Carolina had initiated a search for Jace after he was last seen leaving school around 2:45 p.m. on a Tuesday, sporting a gray sweatshirt featuring the words "Classical Charter Schools of America."
After the authorities announced on their Facebook page that Jace had been located and was safe, Jenelle confirmed the news and extended gratitude to the authorities and concerned individuals.
David Eason, Jenelle's husband, addressed the situation on Instagram, requesting people to refrain from making assumptions. He shared his efforts in searching for Jace, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and expressing frustration over speculation. David highlighted that the search involved a comprehensive operation with resources like drones, helicopters, dogs, ATVs, and dirt bikes.
In his video, David stressed, "You know what they told me? 'Go home. We have drones. We have helicopters. We have dogs. We have ATVs, dirt bikes. We're gonna find him.' They told me to go home and make sure he doesn't walk in the door, like, he doesn't hitchhike home or something." In essence, the episode, while concerning, appears to be a manifestation of typical teenage behavior rather than a reflection of deeper family issues.
Jace Evans Missing - FAQs
Jace Evans, the 14-year-old son of TV personality Jenelle Evans, was reported missing after he ran away from home.
According to a statement from Jenelle Evans, Jace's decision to run away was triggered by having his phone taken away as a consequence of getting into trouble at school.
Jenelle Evans and her husband David Eason clarified that their ongoing marital issues had no role in Jace's decision to run away. They emphasized that their disagreements are not conducted in front of their children.
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Department initiated a search for Jace, and he was later located and found to be safe. Authorities utilized resources such as drones, helicopters, dogs, ATVs, and dirt bikes in the search.
David Eason, in an Instagram video, expressed frustration with people making assumptions and provided insight into the extensive search efforts he made to locate Jace.