Gen Xiang Li, 80, of Vernon Hills. | Provided Photo

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an 80-year-old man who went missing and was last seen in a neighborhood in Vernon Hills Tuesday.

The Vernon Hills Police Department said Tuesday afternoon they are searching for Gen Xiang Li.

Xiang Li is 80 years old and is a male Asian, the department said.

He was last seen wearing black Adidas pants and a jacket. A further physical description was not provided.

Xiang Li was last seen around 8 a.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of Buchanan Court in Vernon Hills.

The Illinois State Police have not yet issued a statewide Endangered Missing Person Advisory for Xiang Li.

The police department did not say whether they believe Xiang Li is considered endangered or not.

Police asked the public to keep watch for the man and call 911 if he is spotted.

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Those with tips on his disappearance can also call the Vernon Hills Police Department at 847-362-4449.