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The Adel Police Department is asking for the public’s help with locating a young teenager that was reported missing. 

According to the Adel Police Department, 13-year-old Eli James Zeliadt was last seen around Old Portland Road in Adel around 6pm on Monday evening. The police department describes that Zeliadt may have been on a bicycle and could be actively avoiding wanting to be found. The Adel Police Department officials  say they are unaware of the clothing that was worn at the time of the disappearance. Anyone with information about Zeliadt’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Adel Police Department at (515)-993-4567.