A Missing North Carolina 13-Year-Old Boy May Be in Maine

Police in North Carolina are asking Maine residents to keep an eye out for a missing teen who may have traveled here.

UPDATE: Andre has been located safe

Why Do Police Think He Might Be In Maine?

The Halifax County, North Carolina Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a residence in the NC town of Littleton on Augusta 17th for a report of a juvenile who may have run away from home. Andre Ronrico Hicks III, 13, was last known to be in his room Thursday afternoon. North Carolina officials say Andre has family in Maine and so they believe he could be traveling here.

What Does He Look Like?

He's described as 5'6" tall, 150 pounds, and has brown hair with blonde highlights. Officials don't know what he was wearing when he left home.

Who Do We Call With Information?

Anyone who has seen Andre or who thinks they have information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Halifax County Sheriff's Office at 252-583-1991, Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444, or your local law enforcement agency.

We'll update this story as more details become available.