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14-year-old reported missing from Lawndale

Mandrell Henderson was last seen June 7 in the 1800 block of South St. Louis Avenue.

By Sun-Times Wire

Police are seeking help locating a 14-year-old boy reported missing from Lawndale on the West Side.

Mandrell Henderson was last seen June 7 in the 1800 block of South St. Louis Avenue, according to Chicago police.

He was wearing a white T-shirt and blue shorts.

Police asked anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to call 911 or Area 4 SVU Detectives at (312) 746-8255.

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