Southfield police want help finding missing 15-year-old boy at risk of suicide Christopher Young was last seen on Sept. 24
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a missing 15-year-old boy in Southfield, who’s said to be at risk of suicide.
Christopher Young was last seen leaving the area of 9 Mile Road and Berg on Wednesday (Sept. 24) on foot.
He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, no shirt, and no shoes.
Police said he was armed with a black knife and told his family he wanted to kill himself.
Officials said Young had a tether and cut it off.
Christopher Young Details Age 15 Height 6′2″ Weight 120 pounds Hair Black Eyes Brown
Anyone with information should contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
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