Biloxi asking public’s help to find runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public’s help to locate a 17-year-old runaway.

Police say Jeremy Bassinger Jr., left his home on August 9th about 7:30 a.m. He is described as 6-foot-2, 175 pounds with a thing build and a tattoo on his right arm of a cupid holding a weapon.

He was last seen wearing a white collared shirt, khaki pants and black shoes.

Bassinger could be in the area of Gulf Mist Apartment, the Orange Grove community or near Pass Road and Highway 49 in Gulfport.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bioxi Police at (228) 392-0641.