Search On For Runaway Teen From Riverhead

RIVERHEAD, NY — The search is on for a runaway teen from Riverhead, police said.

The Riverhead Police Department is asking for the public's help to find Sam Farid, 17, a missing runaway from the Timothy Hill Alternative Living Facility, located at 298 Middle Road in Riverhead, police said.

Sam, a resident of the facility, left on foot on Monday at 4:30 p.m. without permission, police said.

He is described as a black male, 6-feet, 1-inch tall, 230 lbs. with a medium complexion, brown curly hair, brown eyes, and a light beard. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, green sweatpants and carrying a black backpack, police said.

No foul play is reportedly involved, police said.

Anyone who knows where Sam might be is asked to contact the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.