Mexia High School Junior Desmond “Dez” Connally Jr., 16, went missing Saturday, Aug. 3, about 11 a.m., according to a Mexia Police Department press release.
Chief of Police Heath Crossland said his agency Is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the youth. Police received a call for service Saturday night saying the teenager had run away from his cousin’s residence in Mexia, the press release said.
“It is believed that Desmond voluntarily left with the intent not to return,” the press release said. “We believe he may have coordinated with someone to pick him up. Desmond is currently listed as a runaway.”
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