GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) –

UPDATE:

APSO said, “Bailey has been found safe and unharmed.”

ORIGINAL:

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 11-year-old.

Zylan Bailey, 11, of Gonzales has been missing for 24 hours.

“Bailey was last seen near Pelican Crossing on Tuesday, December 6, at approximately 9:00a.m.,” according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Bailey is considered a runaway juvenile.

APSO provided some information about Bailey that could help in the search:

• Has dark black and brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Height: 5 ft.
• Weight: 90 pounds
• Wearing a red shirt at the time of his disappearance
• Carrying multiple backpacks

APSO said that one the backpacks was green and had cartoon characters on it.

If you have seen Zylan Bailey or know where the 11-year-old is located, please call the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office at (225) 621-8300 or 225-621-4636.

You can also text 847411 to the APSO anonymous tip line from any cellular device.