ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Elizabeth City Police Department said it was trying to find a missing 16-year-old boy who last was seen on Friday.
Officers posted a picture of Isiah Chesson on the department's Facebook page on Sunday. The post said the last time anyone saw the teenager was around 11 a.m on July 31. He was in the 1800 block of Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City at the time.
Police said Chesson is approximately 6'5" tall, weighs approximately 173 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. Chesson was last seen wearing gray, River Road shorts, and blue and white Nike sneakers.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued an alert on behalf of the Elizabeth City Police Department. NCDPS said that Chesson may have dementia or another cognitive condition that would elevate the level of concern for his safety.
If anyone has any information about where he is, they can contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at (252) 335-4321 or Central Communications at (252) 331-1500.
