MISSING: 12-year-old runs away, last known to be in Alpine

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- The Lone Peak Police Department is seeking the public's help in the search for a runaway juvenile.Joseph Fullerton, 12, was last known to be in Alpine, Utah, on the night of April 21. He is said to be about 5'5" tall, weigh 180 pounds, and have blue eyes and curly brown hair.

"He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, baggy black pants, and black and white DC shoes," the Lone Peak Police Department said on social media Tuesday. "Please contact officers at the non-emergency dispatch number 801-794-3970 with information about his whereabouts."Officials did not provide additional details about Joseph or where he may be heading.



LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing?What to do when speaking to law enforcement about a missing personHere are some suggestions to keep in mind if someone you know goes missing. Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:Full name or nicknames.

Recent photos.Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.Gender/sex.

Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).Date of disappearance.Medical conditions.

Last known location.Social media accounts.Additional resourcesFor more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a 2021 guidebook are available below:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483.