Big Island police are asking the public's help in finding a 17-year-old boy reported missing from his Kea'au home since Aug. 14.

Brayan Alidon is described as Hawaiian, 5 foot 8, about 130 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department's nonemergency line at 808-935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo or 808-329-8181 in Kona. All CrimeStoppers information is kept confidential.