YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown police and the coroner's office have identified a body found Thursday as that of a missing teen.

Police say the body of 14-year-old Landon Lockhart was found in a wooded area off of North Truesdale Avenue just after 8:30 a.m.

Police say Landon Lockhart has been reported missing since November 21 and was last seen leaving his home on the south side.

Police tell 21 News that back in November, Lockhart's mother advised that he was diagnosed with chronic asthma and was in need of his nebulizer and inhaler.

Police are investigating this as the first homicide of the year in the city.

Officers are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 330-746-CLUE or 330-746-8YPD.

Tips can be left anonymously and any tips leading to an arrest could lead to a monetary reward.