Police in Slatington and the surrounding area are searching for an 11-year-old boy who has been reported missing and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him.

Police said Charles Bachman Jr. was last seen leaving his residence on Hillcrest Lane at about 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Since the initial report, borough police have coordinated efforts with multiple assisting agencies in an ongoing, multi-agency search for the boy. These efforts continued throughout the evening, with a helicopter called in for the search.

Bachman is described as being 4 feet, 11 inches with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue, button down shirt depicting sharks, blue jeans and light blue Croc style shoes.

Police said the boy has been diagnosed with ADHD, has a history of running away, and is known to hide in secluded areas. They are asking residents to remain vigilant and to check their properties, including garages, sheds, outbuildings, and other areas where a child could potentially be sheltering or hiding.

Anyone with information regarding Charles’s whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately at 610-437-5252.