UPDATE - The Alliance Police Department announced Xavier Slowbear has been located. 

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ALLIANCE, Neb. — The Alliance Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Xavier SlowBear, who was reported missing early Saturday morning.

Xavier, a Native American male, was last seen in the 100 block of Sweetwater at approximately 2:30 a.m. His direction of travel was unknown. Authorities say he has no known friends or family in the area.

At the time of his disappearance, Xavier was possibly wearing an olive-green sweatshirt, black Nike sweatpants and black Nike shoes. He left without a cellphone or clothing suitable for the current weather conditions.

Xavier is described as being 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and distinctive Roman numeral tattoos on the outside of his forearms, as well as a “444” tattoo above his right knee.

The Alliance Police Department urges anyone with information about Xavier’s whereabouts to contact them at 308-762-4955 or reach out to their local law enforcement agency.