Temple Hills search intensifies as 12 year old boy vanishes at night
Temple Hills, MD – A search is underway for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen Monday evening in Prince George’s County, prompting police to ask for the public’s help as concerns grow over his whereabouts.
Messiah West, 12, was last seen around 7:00 p.m. on May 4 in the 2600 block of Southern Avenue, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.
He is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds. At the time he was last seen, Messiah was wearing a red Nike shirt and black and white Adidas pants. His footwear is unknown.
Police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and it is unclear where he may have gone after he was last seen.
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Section is actively investigating and urging anyone with information about Messiah’s location to come forward.
Authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected.
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Key Points
- 12-year-old Messiah West reported missing in Temple Hills
- Last seen Monday around 7 p.m. on Southern Avenue
- Police asking public for help locating missing child