A 13-year-old boy has gone missing in Oakville, and police are "concerned for his well-being."
Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) announced in a press release on June 27 that an Oakville teen is missing.
Police say the youth, Jarrell Harris, was last seen on June 26 at around 2:30 p.m. "in the area of Southview Road and Rebecca Street in Oakville."
However, how Harris was travelling or the direction of his travels remain unknown to the police.
The boy is described as having a thin build with short black hair and stands at approximately 5 feet and 8 inches tall.
Jarrell Harris.Halton Regional Police Service
Police are unaware of the clothing he was last seen wearing and are asking residents of Oakville "to pay special attention" and look out for anyone who matches his description.
HRPS also reminds residents that there isn't a 24-hour waiting period for reporting a missing person and that if you "are concerned for someone's immediate safety," contact police immediately, either through their emergency or non-emergency numbers.
Currently, there is no active Amber Alert for Harris, which is used to help locate an "abducted child and suspect," according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Anyone with information about Harris or his possible location is being asked to contact the police by either dialling 911 or the HRPS non-emergency number at 905-825-4777.
Tips can also be placed anonymously through Crime Stoppers "at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca."
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