Police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing 8-year-old boy who disappeared in Brooklyn’s East New York on Monday.
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Police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing 8-year-old boy who disappeared in Brooklyn’s East New York on Monday.
According to police sources, little Avery Dejesus left his home near Dumont and Van Siclen Avenues at around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. He has not been seen since.
He is described as standing 4 feet and 11 inches tall and approximately 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers.
While cops say they are combing the area looking for the boy, they are also asking the public to keep a lookout and to notify authorities immediately if he is spotted.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.