SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Perseus Gonzalez, who has been reported as a runaway. Police believe Perseus may be in the area of Worthington Street or Plainfield Street. Authorities are urging anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts to come forward. Courtesy of Springfield Police Department Community members can contact Springfield Police detectives at 413-787-6360 or reach out to the department’s non-emergency line at 413-787-6300 to provide information. Local News Headlines Safety tips for shopping during the busy holiday season Millions expected to travel for Thanksgiving Best time to shop for Thanksgiving dinner Springfield police seek help locating missing 12-year-old boy WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.