Gulfport, MS – Authorities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are asking the public for help locating a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing and may be endangered.
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, a Missing and Endangered notification was activated Monday on behalf of the Gulfport Police Department for Llanford Clair III, who was last seen several days ago.
Investigators say Clair was last seen Wednesday morning, January 14, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the 100 block of Ben Drive in Harrison County. Police report he was walking in an unknown direction at the time.
Clair is described as a 14-year-old Black male, standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 205 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, according to authorities.
Police say Clair was last seen wearing a black sweater with a brown Michael Kors collar, brown cargo jeans, and black-and-white shoes.
Family members told investigators that Clair suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment, which is a key factor in the decision to issue the Missing and Endangered alert, officials said.
Authorities are urging residents in Gulfport, Harrison County, and surrounding areas along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including the Biloxi–Gulfport metro area, to remain alert and share any information that could help locate the teen.
Anyone who has seen Llanford Clair III or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Gulfport Police Department at (228) 868-5959. In emergencies or immediate sightings, callers should dial 9-1-1.
Police stress that even small tips could be critical in helping bring the teen home safely.
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