Kings District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Alexander Baines who was last seen on June 21 on Hwy. 1 in Auburn.

Baines is described as 5-foot-5, 105lbs, has short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing white sweatpants, black Nike Air Force One sneakers and carrying a green backpack.

Baines was observed at a bus stop near the mall in Greenwood shortly after 4 p.m. on June 21. Investigators believe that Baines may be travelling between the Middleton and Greenwood areas.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those that know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Alexander Baines is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Source: Release