CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance finding a runaway teen.

Jacob Valentine, 16, was last seen around 10:10 p.m. on Dec. 18 when he left his residence on Adkins Street in the New Providence area of Clarksville, according to a news release from CPD spokesperson Scott Beaubien.

He is 5-foot-10, weighs about 147 pounds and has brown hair with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black tank top, black shorts and black Croc shoes, the news release said.

Valentine may be in the Peachers Mill area, and also has associates in Spring Hill.

Police have asked that anyone who sees Valentine or has information on his whereabouts to call 911 so officers can check on his welfare. You can also contact Detective Lucas at 931-648-0656, ext. 5270.

Keely Quinlan is a news reporter at ClarksvilleNow.com. Reach her by email at kquinlan@clarksvillenow.com or on Twitter at @keelyquinlann.