Gwinnett County authorities are urgently requesting assistance from the public in the search for Dilon Jesue Cardona DeLeon, a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing. Family members have reportedly spotted DeLeon multiple times but to no avail, as he flees upon their approach. The Gwinnett County Police issued a statement stressing the pressing need to locate the missing teen.

The situation grows increasingly distressing, with DeLeon last seen in Norcross, an area he is familiar with, but perilously accompanied by acquaintances "who are known to carry firearms," as per FOX 5 Atlanta. Authorities are deeply concerned, and have appealed to the public to ideally come forward with any information that may assist in ensuring his safe return.

Described as standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, DeLeon is distinguishable by his black hair, brown eyes, and the glasses he dons. The Gwinnett County Police have released a detailed physical description to aid the public in recognizing the missing youth. He was last seen donning a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes, as noted in the report from Atlanta News First.

As the community rallies together, the family remains in distress yet hopeful that someone will step in to quickly help bring DeLeon back home. Authorities underscore the urgency, imploring anyone with knowledge pertaining to DeLeon's whereabouts to immediately get in contact by dialing 911.