CLEVELAND — It has now been nearly eight months since an Amber Alert was issued for missing teen Keshaun Williams in Cleveland.
While authorities continue their efforts to find the 16-year-old boy, there haven't been new developments in the case.
"The challenge with this case is that it’s going on for so long," Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy tells 3News.
Majoy, who also serves as board president for Cleveland Missing says there is still a $22,500 reward being offered for information in the case.
"Somebody knows something at some place, and we have to really rely upon that," Majoy says. "We really hope somebody is willing to come forward. They can remain anonymous. We can protect their identity. But there’s a family looking for answers. There’s a family that’s hurting. We really want to try and help them."
Keshaun has been missing since June 17 when authorities say he never returned home after telling his mother to say he was on his way.
His mother made a plea for his safe return during a press conference last November.
“Keshaun, since you’ve been gone, I have been worried about you," his mother said. "I miss the days that we eat breakfast together, we watch movies. I just miss seeing you in the morning when you wake up. I just miss waiting for you to walk through that door, taking you to boxing practice. I miss your smile. I want to hear your voice. Keshaun, if you see this, please come home. I love you and I’m waiting for you, because I know you’re going to walk through that door.”
Keshaun is described as 5'7" tall and weighs 130 pounds with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black jogging pants and a T-shirt. If you have information on Keshaun Williams' whereabouts, please call Cleveland police at 216-623-5400.
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