South Boston Child Missing; Search Underway at Carson Beach

A search is underway for a child around seven years old who went missing Tuesday in South Boston, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Police say the child, seven-year-old Kyzr Willis, was last seen around 2:05 p.m. at the L Street Bathhouse, near Carson Beach.

According to State Police, the missing boy was last seen wearing an orange shirt and green shorts. Pictures shared by state and local police show a slim, black child with a full head of curly, dark hair and a wide smile.

A search is currently underway by Boston Police, K9 units, Air Wing, the U.S. Coast Guard and State Police.

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh released the following stattement:

"The entire City of Boston is praying for the safe return of Kyzr Willis and will be on high alert until he is back home. The Boston Police Department is working closely with the Massachusetts State Police, and we ask anyone with absolutely any information that may be related to this young boy to immediately call 911."

Anyone who sees the child should call 911 or 617-592-9308, Boston Police said.

Photo via Boston Police Department.

Please note that Patch has updated and corrected this story. We originally misstated Kyzr Willis' age, due to incorrect information from officials.