The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help after a 12-year-old boy went missing in Southwest Bakersfield early Sunday morning.

Officials say Byron Kemp was last seen near Harris and Akers roads.

Kemp is described as a black male, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, according to BPD.

He was last seen wearing a white tank top with black basketball shorts.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call BPD at 661-327-7111.