TORONTO, Ont. – Police are asking the public for their assistance locating a missing 15-year-old boy.

Peining Xu, also known as John, was last seen Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in the King Street West and Dufferin Street area.

Xu is described as an Asian male, standing approximately 5’7″ tall and weighing just under 130 pounds.

He has brown eyes and short, straight black hair.

He was last seen wearing a black-nylon puffy waist-length jacket with a hood, black jeans and black running shoes.

Police say they are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.