Update April 16:

Nigel Hardy, the teen reported missing from Palmdale committed suicide in Kern County at approximately 8:00 PM Monday, April 15, 2013.

The investigation will be handled by Kern County Sheriff’s Department personnel

Original story:

The Palmdale Sheriff Station is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy.

Nigel Hardy was reported missing at approximately 9:15 Monday morning from the 2300 Block of West Avenue N-8 in the City of Palmdale. He is described as a male white approximately 5’07” and 127lbs, with dark brown wavy hair. He was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, dark pants and grey Nike shoes.

Hardy is despondent over an incident at school which resulted in being temporarily suspended. While searching the young man’s room, his father found an apparent suicide note. It was also discovered the father’s firearm was missing. It is unknown whether or not the young man took the firearm. As a precautionary measure the young man’s school was placed on a state of heightened awareness, although the note did not articulate any threat toward the school or any other person.

Anyone with information on Hardy’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Palmdale Sheriff Station at 661-272-2400.

Teenage suicide affects all members of society. If you or a loved one is in need of mental health assistance please refer to the numbers below for help:

Suicide prevention hotline:

877-727-4747

800-448-3000

California Youth Crisis

800-843-5200

For teenage runaway prevention please contact:

800-621-4000

Angel’s Flight

800-833-2499

Children of the Night

800-551-1300

Missing Children

800-222-3463