By Abigail Goldman

Published Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 | 5:30 p.m.

Updated Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 | 2:14 p.m.

Two young boys, next door neighbors and best friends, left their homes together recently and haven't been seen since. Demetrius Patterson, 11, and Kyle Aberhart, 13, were last seen yesterday evening around 7 p.m. in the area E. Charleston Blvd. and Christy Lane.

Metro police believe the boys may be in the company with a third juvenile, 17-year-old Curtis Slack, who is also missing. Slack, who is considered a habitual runaway, was last seen Monday evening, Jan. 14, at the Sunrise Library on East Harris Ave.

Below are photos of all the kids in question, as well as some of their vital stats. If you see them or know their whereabouts, call Metro police at 828-3111. You can also call the department's Missing Persons Unit at 828-2907.

Demetrius Patterson, 11

5 feet, 2 inches

200 lbs.

Last seen in a gray shirt and tan pants.

Kyle Aberhart, 13

4 feet, 9 inches

118 lbs.

It is unknown what he was last wearing.

Curtis Slack, 17

5 feet, 10 inches

150 lbs.

Last seen carrying a box and dark plastic trash bag.