Staff Report / NPlocal.org

The North Port Police Department has issued a public alert for a missing child, Christopher B. Dennis, age 13. He was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Cranberry and U.S. 41.

Christopher is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. It is noted that he has longer hair than shown in the most recent available photo.

Police are concerned for Christopher's safety, as he has previously run away from home. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the North Port Police Department at 941-429-7300.

Source: North Port Police Department | Facebook

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North Port, FL

4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286

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