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Astoria Teen, 15, Has Been Missing For A Week, Police Say

Police asked for help finding a 15-year-old boy who was last seen more than a week ago in Astoria.

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Jeden Alvarado, 15, was last seen on Oct. 16 around 8 a.m., leaving his home within the NYCHA Astoria Houses on 27th Avenue, police said.
Jeden Alvarado, 15, was last seen on Oct. 16 around 8 a.m., leaving his home within the NYCHA Astoria Houses on 27th Avenue, police said. (NYPD)

ASTORIA, QUEENS — A teenager has been missing from his Astoria home for more than a week, according to police, who asked for help finding him.

Jeden Alvarado, 15, was last seen on Oct. 16 around 8 a.m., leaving his home within the NYCHA Astoria Houses on 27th Avenue, police said.

Police described him as about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a thin build, dark eyes and dark hair. It is not known what clothing he was last wearing.

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Police asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.

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