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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Walter Favors.

Favors, 52, is wanted on a charge of theft by taking (motor vehicle theft). According to APD, he allegedly took his child’s mother’s vehicle.

Police say his last known address was in the 1300 block of S. Van Buren Street, Albany, Georgia, 31721. He is approximately 5′7″ tall and weighs around 177 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding Favors’ whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 229-436-TIPS or the Albany Police Department at 229-431-2100.

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