Dothan Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing 17-Year-Old

Dothan, AL, October 1, 2026 —

Authorities in Dothan have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old individual.

The Dothan Police Department is actively seeking information that could lead to the whereabouts of the teenager. Details regarding the individual’s name, gender, specific physical description, and the exact date or time they were last seen were not immediately available in the information provided.

The circumstances surrounding the disappearance have also not been disclosed. Typically, when police seek public help for a missing person, it indicates a concern for the individual’s welfare or safety.

Law enforcement agencies often rely on community tips to aid in investigations. Without specific identifying characteristics or a timeline of events, it is challenging for the public to provide targeted assistance. The police department has not released further details about the case beyond the general request for help.

Anyone who may have seen the missing 17-year-old or has any information pertinent to their location is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department. The specific contact number or reporting procedure was not provided.

The department has not specified what actions will follow once the individual is located, nor has it provided any information about prior investigations or findings related to this case.

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