Boy, 16, missing from Hermosa

Xavier Garcia was last seen Feb. 21 near Pulaski Road and North Avenue.

Xavier Garcia

Xavier Garcia

Chicago police

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old boy reported missing from Hermosa on the Northwest Side.

Xavier Garcia was last seen Feb. 21 near Pulaski Road and North Avenue, Chicago police said in a missing person alert.

Garcia is 6 feet tall and frequently visits the South Side, police said.

Anyone who knows his location is asked to call Area North detectives at 312-744-8266.

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