Crime & Safety

Deputies Searching for Missing Man

Justin McNeil may have been seen last month in Atlanta, but Paulding County investigators haven't been able to confirm the lead.

Paulding County Sheriff’s investigators are hoping that the public can help find a missing Dallas man.

Justin McNeil, 28, is 5’01” and 140 lbs. He has short brown hair, thin build and hazel eyes. His last known address was on Woodland Street.

McNeil was last seen by his friends and family in October at his home.

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On Dec. 4, an acquaintance reportedly saw him at the MegaBus station in Atlanta. McNeil told the witness that he has been clean and off drugs for 60 days and that he was trying to get away from bad influences in Dallas.

The witness further stated that McNeil looked to be doing well and that he stated he was living at a shelter in Atlanta and had a job.

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Detectives have followed up by checking all area shelters in Atlanta but have not been able to confirm that McNeil had been a resident at one of them.

Detectives would like to make sure McNeil is okay and assure him that he is not in any trouble.

If anyone has seen Justin McNeil or knows of his whereabouts, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office at 770-443-3015.

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