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Authorities seek public’s help in locating missing Crestview teen

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is requesting public assistance in locating a missing teenager from Crestview. Seth Adams, 16, was last seen on November 11 in the Maple Street area […]

Jared Williams

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is requesting public assistance in locating a missing teenager from Crestview.

Seth Adams, 16, was last seen on November 11 in the Maple Street area of Crestview. He was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the left arm, black pants, and carrying a camo backpack at the time of his disappearance.

Adams is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 163 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Adams’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400. Tips can also be submitted to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, through their website at emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile application.

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