Reward tripled in search for missing East Point man

Reward triples for missing East Point 20-year-old

The family of Derek Samuel, a missing 20-year-old East Point man, has tripled the reward from $5,000 to $15,000 for information leading to his return, according to police.

EAST POINT, Ga. - The family of missing 20-year-old Derek Samuel has tripled the reward for information leading to his return, increasing it from $5,000 to $15,000.

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What we know:

Samuel was last seen April 29 leaving the Target at Camp Creek Marketplace in East Point, according to police.

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Investigators said surveillance video showed Samuel did not appear distressed before disappearing. His cellphone was later traced to an area near Redwine Road, but searches there and in Lithonia turned up no evidence.

Police said it remains unclear whether Samuel walked away voluntarily or if someone may have taken him.

Family members said they are desperate for answers as the search continues weeks later.

What you can do:

Anyone with information is urged to contact East Point police at 404-761-2177.