Pittsburgh police seek the public’s help in locating a missing teen.

Vaughn Malone Jr., 15, was reported missing by his mother after he failed to return home April 25, Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne reported.

He is described as standing 5 feet, 7 inches, weighing 130 pounds with with brown eyes and black hair in short twists.

Bourne said Vaughn is known to frequent the areas around Kingsboro Street and Cologne Street in Beltzhoover/Knoxville/Arlington. He could also be heading to a friend’s house in Baldwin.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and black/silver shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 412-323-7141 or 911.

Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.