Gadsden, Alabama – Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old reported missing Monday in Gadsden.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), an Emergency Missing Child Alert has been issued for Andrew Mclean, who was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 23.
ALEA describes Mclean as a 17-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds.
Officials said Mclean was last known to be in Gadsden. Additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately released.
Authorities are urging anyone who sees Mclean or has information about his location to call 911 immediately and provide as much detail as possible, particularly descriptions and direction of travel.
Emergency Missing Child Alerts are activated to quickly mobilize public awareness when a juvenile is believed to be missing and may be in danger.
The alert remains active as of Tuesday.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or dial 911.
This case may be especially urgent for students and families across Etowah County as authorities work to locate the teen.
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