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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The search continues for 17-year-old Demetrius “JUNJUN” Hightower, who has been missing in Albany since December 17.

The Albany Police Department (APD) has issued a missing-person notice and shared information about Hightower’s disappearance on social media, asking the public to be on the lookout and to report any tips that could help locate him.

Anyone with information about Demetrius Hightower’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Albany Police Department. Tips can also be shared directly with investigators through APD’s official channels.

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