The search intensifies for a missing teenager, Kardai Burse, who vanished over the weekend in Hayward, authorities said.
Burse, 17, was last spotted on Saturday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m, near Cherry Way. According to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, he's about 5'11" tall, weighs 120 pounds, and was seen wearing a black skull cap, a black sweatshirt emblazoned with "Women Scare Me", black sweatpants with white writing, and possibly carrying a gray backpack. Burse, who reportedly had no cell phone or money on him, is also not familiar with public transportation.
RUNAWAY MISSING JUVENILE
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) March 12, 2024
Kardai Burse
Contact the ACSO at (510) 667-7721 if you information on Kardai’s whereabouts. pic.twitter.com/kJWoPul383
Officials are expressing concern for the teen's well-being, urging the public to come forward with any information that might aid in his return. "We are all concerned about Kardai's safety and ask for your help in bringing him home," the sheriff's office stated. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Office at (510) 667-7721 or get in touch with local law enforcement.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be shared through the Sheriff's Office Anonymous Tip Line at (510) 667-3622. The office stressed the importance of community assistance, saying, "Our Victims are never forgotten." As the days since his disappearance continue to pass, the urgency for finding Burse grows. The local community and law enforcement alike are hopeful that the public's help will lead to a swift and safe homecoming for the teenager.
