Teen Missing In Irvine Friday, Police Urgently Seek Leads

IRVINE, CA — Police officers sought the public's help Friday in finding a 17-year-old boy after he left his Irvine high school and never returned.

Alejandro Xavier Ramirez left Northwood High School Thursday at around 8 a.m., the Irvine Police Department reported. He was possibly seen near Ramona Boulevard and Baldwin Park Boulevard at around 4:11 p.m. that same day, authorities said.

He was described as a Hispanic man standing at 5'11" and weighing 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes, and is believed to be wearing all-black clothing, a black Yankees hat, and black Nike shoes.

He also apparently has a black Jansport backpack with brown leather trim.

Residents who have seen Alejandro were asked to call the Irvine Police Department at 949-724-7200.