BROOKLYN, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Erick Concepcion, who has been missing since Friday, May 17, 2024. Erick was last seen at approximately 8:30 AM leaving his residence at 178 Schaefer Street within the 83 Precinct area.
Erick Concepcion is described as being about 5’8″ tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He was last observed wearing a red and black sweater, ripped jeans, and red and black sneakers.
The NYPD urges anyone with information about Erick’s whereabouts to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or via Twitter @NYPDTips.
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