Hamilton police and emergency crews have launched a search operation to find a missing 14-year-old who disappeared along Beach Boulevard.

The 14-year-old went missing around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Police say the teenager went missing in the water after a group took an inflatable out on the water.

A helicopter is patrolling the area, scanning the water below, as authorities continue their search for the missing teenager.

This is a developing story. More to come.

Hamilton Police and neighbouring emergency service partners continue the search for a 14-year-old. The youth went missing in the water in #HamOnt earlier today after a group took an inflatable out on the water. pic.twitter.com/LTm4JeZ78E

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 29, 2023