Guam - Authorities are still searching for a 16-year-old boy that escaped from the Department of Youth Affairs on Thursday afternoon. The client escaped around 1:36pm yesterday.

He is described as being male Chamorro with black hair and a medium complexion. He stands 5'6" and weighs 110 pounds, and was last seen wearing a white shirt and black shorts. He was initially arrested on theft charges.

DYA officials are still actively searching at this time and following up on any leads. Anyone with information on the teen's whereabouts is asked to contact DYA at 735-5022 or Guam Crimestoppers at 477-HELP (4357).