ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY)- UPDATE: Police said the teen has been located safe.

“The Franklin Police Department would like to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who assisted in the efforts to locate Elijah,” the department said Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.

ORIGINAL: The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing juvenile.

Elijah Smith, 16, was reported missing by his guardian.

Elijah was last seen leaving his home on foot in the Ibert Street area on Dec. 28, 2020. Elijah was last seen wearing a white shirt, white pants, white shoes, and a green and black Nike backpack.

Elijah Smith is described as approximately 5’06”, weighing approximately 136 pounds, short black hair and has brown eyes.

If anyone has any information regarding Elijah Smith’s whereabouts, you are urged to call the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716.