VSP News Release-Runaway Juvenile
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5005801
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 10/26/2025 1852 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Brownington, VT
RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Braiden Norris
AGE: 15
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a runaway juvenile, Braiden Norris, who had not returned to his residence in Brownington as expected on 10/25/2025. There are no specific concerns for Braiden’s safety however his whereabouts are currently unknown. Braiden is described as caucasian, approximately 5’ 6”, 140 pounds, blue eyes with glasses and brown hair that is buzzed down to his scalp. A picture of Norris is attached with this news release.
The Vermont State Police has been actively pursuing leads on Braiden’s whereabouts and is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information of Braiden’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit
The Vermont State Police would like to remind the public that it is a criminal violation of Vermont law to intentionally harbor a runaway juvenile from their parent or legal guardian.
