BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are turning to the public for help tracking down a missing 12-year-old boy.

Hakim Boyles was last seen Monday morning near 15 Leroy St. in Dorchester, according to Boston police.

Boyles is described as being 5 feet, 2 inches tall with a slim build.

He was said to be wearing a burgundy jacket, dark pants, with gray and red Converse sneakers at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact 1-800-494-TIPS.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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