Hamilton teen missing for weeks: Have you seen Riley Ribaudo-Begin?

Hamilton police are asking the public to help find a missing 15-year-old boy.

Riley Ribaudo-Begin left his family's residence on Bond Street shortly after noon April 6 and has not been in touch with his parents since, police said.

However, the teen showed up on his own at the home of an extended family member on May 1 for his birthday.

Police believe he may be frequenting the area of 595 Rymal Road East, a townhouse complex west of Upper Sherman Avenue, because of family ties.

Police are concerned for Ribaudo-Begin's well being because of an extended absence from social media" and the lack of contact with his parents.

He's described as five-foot-three and 100 pounds, with black hair and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Hamilton police central patrol staff sergeant at 905-546-4725.

To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com

Nicole O'Reilly is a Hamilton-based reporter covering crime and justice for The Spectator. Reach her via email: noreilly@thespec.com