UPDATE: An alert from the Chapel Hill Police Department at 5:54 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, said James Elijah Dasher Jr. was safely located.

The Chapel Hill Police Department turned to the public to ask for help in locating a local teenager on Monday afternoon.

Shortly after 5 p.m., the department issued an alert saying it is seeking 16-year-old James Elijah Dasher Jr., who was recently reported missing. Dasher, who goes by the name “Lije,” was reportedly last seen around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the Greenwood Road area of Chapel Hill. Police said Dasher may be in the northern Chatham County or Briar Chapel area, and he is not believed to be in danger.

James Elijah Dasher Jr., 16. (Photo via Chapel Hill Police.)

Dasher is described as 5-foot-9 and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown hair in a buzz-cut style. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black basketball shorts.

Anyone who may have information on Dasher’s whereabouts or wellbeing is encouraged to call 911 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760 on weekdays. Additionally, those who wish to remain anonymous can use the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers hotline (919-942-7515) or website.

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