Family members and police are asking for the community’s help to find a teenage boy who has now been missing for four days.
The Los Angeles Police Department issued a release on Friday, identifying the critically missing teen as 16-year-old Mohammod Tahir.
Tahir was last seen walking in the 15800 block of South Vermont Avenue around 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, according to LAPD.
The department described Tahir as a boy of Middle Eastern descent who stands about 5 feet and 8 inches tall, weighs about 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
When he was last seen, LAPD said Tahir was wearing a blue sweater, navy blue dress pants and black shoes.
Tahir’s loved ones are worried for his well-being, and LAPD said he suffers from medical conditions.
If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Tahir, officials ask that you contact Southeast Division, Detective Patsenhann at 213-972-7848 or dial 911.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls can be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
To remain anonymous, call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
