HAMMOND — A 16-year-old boy was last seen between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 18, according to the Hammond Police Department.

Police described him as a Black boy with brown eyes and black hair in medium-length twists. He was wearing a black jacket, black pants and a black hat when he was last seen. Police were not immediately able to provide a photo.

Hammond Police Department asks anyone with information on the boy's whereabouts to call 985-277-5701.