Missing 12-year-old boy last seen Wednesday in Southeast DC

Malachi Boahene (DC Police)

Authorities are searching for a young boy missing from Southeast, D.C.

Officers say 12-year-old Malachi Boahene was last seen around 7:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Southern Avenue on Wednesday, October 9.

Malachi is described as a black male, 4-feet-6-inches-tall and between 85 and 90 pounds. He has a dark complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a black shirt, black, New Balance shoes and a blue and white striped jacket.

Malachi also wears glasses and has braces on his teeth.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text 50411.