Deonta Scott Jr. (Credit: McDonough Police Department)
MCDONOUGH, Ga. - McDonough police are asking for the public's help to locate a 12-year-old boy who disappeared from his home.
What we know:
The McDonough Police Department issued a critical missing juvenile alert for 12-year-old Deonta Scott Jr. He was last seen at his home in McDonough on June 29.
Deonta is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. He has a short afro hairstyle, and police have shared the most recent photograph available to assist the community in identifying him.
When he was last seen at his residence, Deonta was wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, a gray beanie, and house shoes with socks. He was also carrying a black backpack.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Rodriguez at 470-878-1092 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS.
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the exact circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and police records contain conflicting seasonal data regarding the timeline of his departure from the home.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the City of McDonough Police Department.