The search is on for Taylor DeShawn, a 17-year-old who has gone missing in Harris County, with law enforcement issuing an Endangered Missing Alert. The teen was reportedly last seen on Thursday morning, in the 14300 block of Bellaire Blvd around 6:25 a.m., as per the Harris County Sheriff's Office. DeShawn was described as needing his medication, and when he was last observed, he was dressed in blue jeans, a black shirt, and shoes. FOX 26 Houston was one of the first to report on the disappearance.

In a separate sighting, authorities stated that Taylor was seen earlier in the week, too, pinpointing his location on Monday afternoon. CW39 reported that the last known location was the 12800 block of Medfield Drive at 1:30 p.m. At this sighting, Taylor's clothing included a light blue shirt, tan pants, and white tennis shoes, deputies indicated that Taylor needs multiple medications, a concerning detail given his current whereabouts remain unknown.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is leading the charge to locate DeShawn and has called upon the community for assistance. They urge anyone who might have information about Taylor's whereabouts to come forward. Important contact numbers have been provided: the HCSO's Missing Persons Unit Office can be reached at 713-755-7427, and for those looking to provide information anonymously, Crime Stoppers is available at 713-222-TIPS (8477).