Absolutely heartbreaking.
Yesterday, we were shocked to learn that Caleb Jacoby, 16-year-old son of Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby, has been missing since Monday:
Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby's son is missing. This is the number to call: (617) 730-2222 This is his picture. pic.twitter.com/bbxIyF88S2
— Jim Antle (@jimantle) January 7, 2014
The Jacobys live in Brookline, Massachusetts, and search efforts are underway throughout the Boston area (MassLive has more information).
We can’t even begin to imagine what Jacoby’s family is going through.
@KurtSchlichter As a parent my heart aches for @Jeff_Jacoby Most horrible feeling in the world is worrying about your child's well-being
— Karen Jones (@SnakebiteJones) January 8, 2014
Caleb clearly means the world to his father:
Jeff Jacoby has a tradition of writing terrific "Letters to Caleb" columns.
— Jim Antle (@jimantle) January 7, 2014
If you want to know more about Caleb Jacoby, here are Jeff's letters to his son. Just great, heartfelt writing. http://t.co/dBhlj9T0WU
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) January 8, 2014
Late last night, Jacoby sent this message to his followers:
We are so deeply, deeply grateful for everything being done to reunite us with our beloved son Caleb. pic.twitter.com/o7wHTr0BrA
— Jeff Jacoby (@Jeff_Jacoby) January 8, 2014
We will continue to hope and pray for Caleb’s safe return.
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Update:
Caleb’s aunt Debby has been tweeting since his disappearance:
MISSING TEEN – SEEN HIM?
16yo Caleb Jacoby #Brookline MA MISSING since 12:30p yesterday #Boston Gr11 Maimonides HS pic.twitter.com/5NvtWLYW0X— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
PLEASE RT #MISSINGTEEN MY NEPHEW 16yo, Gr11 Maimonides HS#BROOKLINE #BOSTON area
LAST SEEN 12:30p yesterday pic.twitter.com/ZyFgK4afFt— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
BOSTONIANS- PLZ SHARE!!! This 16 yr old from Brookline missing since yesterday. http://t.co/tUtl9mZZzX U Have info? Call Brookline police.
— Ephraim Gopin (@EphraimGopin) January 7, 2014
PLEASE RT #MISSINGTEEN MY NEPHEW 16yo, Gr11 Maimonides HS#BROOKLINE #BOSTON area
LAST SEEN 12:30p yesterday pic.twitter.com/ZyFgK4afFt— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
BOSTONIANS- PLZ SHARE!!! This 16 yr old from Brookline missing since yesterday. http://t.co/tUtl9mZZzX U Have info? Call Brookline police.
— Ephraim Gopin (@EphraimGopin) January 7, 2014
@DoctorOctothorp Caleb Jacoby https://t.co/MFHzBmtV44
— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
PLEASE RT #MISSINGTEEN
Caleb Jacoby, 16yo, Gr11 #MaimonidesHS #Brookline MA
Info? Call BrooklinePolice 617-730-2222 pic.twitter.com/2ngJEosjti— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
@andydennie @BrooklineMAPD Yes, sadly it's legit. I'm Caleb's aunt
— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 7, 2014
URGENT: Volunteers needed 8:45am today (Wed) for community search for Caleb Jacoby. Meet up at @KolRambam: http://t.co/EweyWPU03k
— Jeremy Burton (@BurtonJM) January 8, 2014
@marcyoster thank you
— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 8, 2014
Day #3 PLEASE KEEP IT GOING
Still searching #missingteen #Brookline Caleb Jacoby 16yo http://t.co/NTcB8EvXvf— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 8, 2014
Day #3 Please pray for Caleb Jacoby safe return
Calev Avraham ben Elisheva #pray #tehilim #safereturnhttp://t.co/U3QvHxIO3e— Debby Jacoby (@debbyj18) January 8, 2014
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Update:
Caleb Jacoby may have been spotted in Providence yesterday evening http://t.co/RpqFG5AcuJ #brookline
— Adam Gaffin (@universalhub) January 8, 2014
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Update:
Terrific news: Caleb has been found.
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