The Detroit community is urgently seeking public assistance in the search for Laviel Hawkins Jr., a 13-year-old boy reported missing since Friday. According to a recent bulletin by the Detroit Police Department, Laviel did not make it back to his home in the 19400 block of Caldwell Street after school on Friday. The young teenager was described as approximately 4 feet 7 inches tall, sporting brown hair, with his weight last recorded at 89 pounds, and possessing brown eyes. No clothing description was available at the time of the report, as detailed by ClickOnDetroit.
As the authorities are intensely working to locate the missing youth, Detroit Police Department’s 11th Precinct has opened a line for tips and encourages anyone with information to swiftly come forward to help ensure Laviel's safe return. Concerned residents can reach out directly to the precinct at 313-596-1140. Additionally, the anonymous tip line, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, is available for those who wish to provide information without disclosing their identity. The police have not yet provided further details on the circumstances surrounding Laviel's disappearance.
The urgency of locating Laviel Hawkins Jr. is echoed on social media platforms as well, with the Detroit Police Department's Missing unit posting a call for aid on their Facebook page
