Update - August 31, 2016 - The below missing juvenile has been located.

The original alert is below.

Hempstead, NY - August 22, 2016 - The Missing Persons Squad is investigating a Missing Juvenile that occurred on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in Hempstead.

According to detectives, Jerson D. Rojas, 15 years of age, was last seen leaving his Hempstead home.  The missing is described as 5’ 6” tall, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and dark wavy hair wearing a red flannel shirt, blue jeans and red and white sneakers.  A possible destination is unknown.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the above missing juvenile to contact the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.