By Mike Williams

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The IU Health Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 15-year-old boy, as stated in multiple local news outlets. Bobby Johnson, described as a Black male standing 5’8″ tall and weighing 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen today, at 4:31 a.m. in Indianapolis. According to FOX59, Johnson was last observed wearing a green hoodie, green sweatpants, and white tennis shoes. The specifics of his attire were echoed by WTHR, underscoring the detail in hopes of aiding public recognition.

Believed to be in “extreme danger,” authorities have indicated that Johnson may also require medical assistance, a note that raises the stakes for his rapid recovery. While last seen early Thursday in Indianapolis, the full breadth of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance has not been shared with the public. As reported by WISH-TV, people with any knowledge on Johnson’s whereabouts are encouraged to reach out with information that could lead to bringing him home.

Community members have been mobilized to join the search, keeping an eye out for someone matching Johnson’s description. The IU Health Department of Public Safety is spearheading the investigation, coordinating efforts across Indianapolis and beyond to ensure every possible lead is pursued. A photo of Johnson has been disseminated, provided by police, to aid in his identification and subsequent search efforts.

The police urge anyone who has seen Johnson or has any information regarding his current location to immediately dial 911 or contact the IU Health Department of Public Safety at (317) 962-8000. For those wishing to remain anonymous while possibly holding the key for a family anxiously awaiting news, Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana can be reached at (317) 262-TIPS, as informed by FOX59.