The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance to help locate a missing 15-year-old male.

The subject is described as a medium complexioned black male, 15 years of old, approximately 5'2" to 5'4" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with short bush or braided hair style. He was last seen wearing green sweat pants and a white tee shirt.

The subject was last seen near Laurel, Maryland and is believed to be in the District of Columbia or a surrounding Maryland suburb. If anyone sees this subject they should take no direct action but call police at (800) 673-2777.

Citizens are advised to use caution if they come into contact with the subject. An offer of up to $10,000 is being made to anyone who provides information that leads to the 15-year-old male. The name of the subject is being withheld because he is a juvenile.