An Ananda Alert has been activated for 16-year-old Ricknardo Francis of Clifton district in St Catherine, who has been missing since Wednesday, January 7.

He is of brown complexion, slim build and is about 168 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall.

Reports from the Portmore police are that about 7:30 a.m., Ricknardo left home for an undisclosed location dressed in a red t-shirt, camouflage shorts and a pair of brown slippers. He has not been heard from since.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ricknardo Francis is being asked to contact the Portmore police at 949-8422, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.