Houston, TX – Authorities in Harris County are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen in northwest Houston over the weekend.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Deontae Wheatley was last seen around 7:40 a.m. Friday, December 13, in the 12800 block of Greenwood Forest Drive, located in northwest Houston. Deputies say the teen has not been seen since and efforts to locate him are ongoing.
Investigators report Deontae is 13 years old, stands approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall, and weighs about 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time he was last seen, Deontae was wearing red pants, yellow slippers, a black hoodie sweater, and was carrying a black backpack.
The missing juvenile alert was issued by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on Monday morning, as detectives continue to follow up on leads and tips. Authorities stress that even small pieces of information could be critical in helping locate the teen.
Anyone who has seen Deontae or may know where he is is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit at 713-274-9270. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or by email at HCSOMissingTipLine@sheriff.hctx.net.
Officials say the public’s assistance could make a significant difference in safely bringing Deontae home.
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