An Ananda Alert has been activated for 17-year-old Orlando Chin, a ward at the St Augustine Place of Safety in Chapelton, Clarendon, who has been missing since Saturday, August 23.

He is of dark complexion, slim build and is about 165 centimetres (5 feet 5 inches) tall.

Reports from the Chapelton police are that Orlando was last seen at the home about 5:30 p.m., and has not been heard from since. Several efforts to contact him have so far proven futile. His mode of dress at the time he went missing is unknown.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Orlando Chin is being asked to contact the Chapelton police at 987-2244, police 119 emergency number, or the nearest police station.