NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A Level II Endangered and Missing Child alert has been sent for a boy missing from the New Orleans East area.

The Louisiana State Police and the New Orleans Police Department are searching for 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez.

Authorities said Vasquez was reported missing from his Beaucaire Street home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. At 1:39 a.m., Friday morning, Aug. 15, the alert was elevated to a level two.

He was reportedly last seen wearing an adult diaper and believed to be walking in an unknown direction.

Troopers describe Vasquez as a Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair. He stands about 5’1″ and reportedly weighs between 86 and 100 pounds.

Additionally, his family reports that he suffers from a neurodevelopmental condition, is non-verbal and does not understand English or Spanish.

NOPD officials are asking residents in the area of Chef Menteur Highway to Dwyer Road to Michoud Boulevard to Interstate 510 to check their back yards, under raised homes and buildings.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the disappearance of Bryan Vasquez yesterday. Our hearts are with Bryan’s family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. The entire ReNEW family is committed to supporting efforts to locate him and we join the community in praying for his safe return.

While Bryan is a student at ReNEW Laurel, the circumstances of his disappearance are not connected to the school.

We are in close communication with law enforcement and will support them in any way we can as they continue the search for Bryan. We encourage anyone with information that could assist in locating Bryan to contact the New Orleans Police Department at (504) 658-6070 or dial 911.

Our entire ReNEW family stands united in hope, support, and determination to see Bryan home safe.

Officials at ReNEW Schools

Anyone with information on where Vasquez might be can call the NOPD at 504-658-6070 or dial 911.