It's always nerve-wracking when children go missing, especially when it's close to home, however, that is exactly what has happened in a small Maine community.

According to a post from the town's police department Facebook page, Wilton, Maine police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen boy. Police say the boy was reported missing on Tuesday night.

Wilton, Maine Police say the missing boy, Gabriel Keith, is 13 years old. Police say the boy is 13 years old. Gabriel has blonde hair and blue eyes and is 110 pounds standing at 5'7".

At this time, there is no speculation from the police department as to where he might have gone, though police are urging the public to reach out if they have any information on his whereabouts or if he has been sighted.

Anyone that has information about the missing teen is asked to contact the Wilton, Maine Police Department. The contact phone number for the police department is 207.645.4222.

The Wilton, Maine Police Department went on to say in their Wednesday morning Facebook Post,

*****MISSING*****

Gabriel Keith, 13, of Wilton, was reported missing last night on 8/6/2024. The Wilton Police Department is asking the community to assist in locating Gabriel and bring him home safely. If members of the community have any information, please contact the Wilton Police Department. Gabriel is 5'7", 110 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Our thoughts are with the missing teen's family and friends during this obviously scary time.

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