Authorities in Airdrie are concerned for the safety of a missing teenager after it is believed that the young man may be in possession of a rifle.

RCMP released an appeal for public tips on Thursday after 15-year-old Aaron Van Huizen was reported missing.

The youth hasn’t been seen since 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday in the Creek Side community in Airdrie.

Police say that they became increasingly concerned when they learned that Van Huizen may have a rifle with him.

It’s not believed that he is any risk to himself or anyone in the public.

He is described as:

  • Caucasian
  • medium brown hair
  • 184 cm
  • 64 kg
  • blue eyes
  • thin build

last seen wearing khaki pants, gray shirt, light tan jacket and a black hoodie

Police are continuing to work to locate Van Huizen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7267. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.