Police seek assistance locating missing Burlington boy

A search is underway for a missing 14-year-old Burlington boy.

Jordyn Bentham was last seen Saturday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. walking away from his home on Waterdown Road.

When he "failed to return home," he was reported missing to the police in the evening, Staff Sgt. Gerard Kelly said.

Bentham has family and friends in Oakville and goes there regularly, police said.

"He is comfortable walking long distances and being in the outdoors and enjoys spending time in wooded areas by himself," Kelly said in a release.

Police want the public to be aware of this missing boy and to "contact police immediately" if he is seen.

Bentham has brown short curly hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his left forearm and was last seen wearing a black T- shirt, black tights and no shoes. He regularly walks around barefoot, police said.

Anyone with information can call police at 905-825-4747 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.