A teenage boy vanished from a Buffalo neighborhood, prompting police to urge residents to report any sightings immediately.
Buffalo, NY – Buffalo police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his home in the Wyoming and Kensington area earlier Monday. The teen, identified as Columbus Alexander, also known as CJ, has not been located, prompting concern from authorities and the community.
Columbus is described as a Black male, standing 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. According to the Buffalo Police Department, he was last seen wearing all black clothing, along with white sneakers and a black hat.
Search underway in Kensington neighborhood
Police said the teenager was last observed leaving his residence in the Wyoming and Kensington section of the city. Officials have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance but are urging immediate action from anyone who may have seen him.
“The Buffalo Police Department needs the public’s help in locating missing 15-year-old Columbus Alexander, AKA CJ,” the department said in a public alert. “Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.”
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Key Points
- Buffalo police are searching for missing 15-year-old Columbus Alexander, also known as CJ
- He was last seen Monday in the Wyoming and Kensington area wearing all black clothing
- Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911 immediately
Call for public assistance
Authorities emphasized that community awareness is critical in locating the missing teen quickly. No additional identifying details or potential travel information has been released at this time.
The department continues to circulate photos and information through social media in an effort to generate leads and bring Columbus home safely.
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