Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating an Ashville teen who has been missing since Monday.

According to Ashville police, 16-year-old Zander Bice has been missing since Jan. 30 after leaving his home  on Happy Knoll Farms Road.

Police say the teen was last seen getting into a red car on Ray Wyatt Road which intersects Happy Knoll Farms Road in Ashville.

Bice is described to be 5 feet 8 inches tall and 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information pertaining to Bice’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Ashville Police Department at 205-594-3333.