Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 17-year-old Tampa boy

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 17-year-old boy from Hillsborough County.

Authorities say Alvarez Taylor was last seen on North 47th Street off of East Sligh Avenue in Tampa.

Taylor is described as being 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last wearing an orange t-shirt with a pumpkin face graphic, dark blue pants, and black and white shoes.

Florida authorities say Taylor may be wearing a green duffel bag as seen in the photo below.

If you see Taylor, Florida authorities say you should not approach him and instead contact law enforcement immediately.