The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who has not been seen for several days.

According to investigators, Ja’Derrius Minnieweather was last seen on June 5, 2026. Since then, family members and law enforcement have been working tirelessly to find the teenager and bring him home safely.

Police describe Ja’Derrius as approximately five feet tall and weighing just under 100 pounds. Authorities have released his photograph and say the jacket he is wearing in the image is believed to be the same one he had on when he was last seen.

As the search continues, concern for the teenager’s safety is growing among relatives, friends, and members of the local community. Loved ones say Ja’Derrius is deeply missed and are urging anyone who may have seen him or knows where he might be to come forward.

The Baton Rouge Police Department has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Investigators are continuing to follow leads and are asking residents to remain alert for any information that could help locate him.

Missing-person cases involving young teenagers often depend heavily on tips from the public, and authorities hope someone may recognize Ja’Derrius or recall seeing him after June 5.

Community members have also begun sharing his photo across social media in an effort to increase awareness and expand the search beyond Baton Rouge.

Police emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could prove valuable to investigators.

Anyone with information regarding Ja’Derrius Minnieweather’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867. Callers can provide information anonymously.

For now, family members remain hopeful that Ja’Derrius will be found safe and are asking the public to keep an eye out for the missing teen and report any possible sightings immediately.