Crime & Safety
Search Continues for Missing Sterling Teen: Connecticut State Police Say
The detectives have not given up and say his last cell phone contact on Dec. 26 put him in the area of Margaret Henry Road in Killingly.
COVENTRY, RI—Detectives from Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crime at Troop D - Danielson continue to seek the whereabouts of missing Todd Allen, 18.
Allen has not been seen since Dec. 26 at 12:30 p.m. when he left his Sterling, Conn. home to go for a ride on his dirt bike.
"His dirt bike does not have a headlight, and he told his parents that he would be back by 4 p.m. Allen did not return. His parents reported this to be out of character for him," police said.
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"Todd is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” tall, approximately 130 pounds and was last seen wearing a camouflage hooded, zip up sweatshirt and he had a black backpack with him."
State police said they were able to locate his last cell phone activity, which happened at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 26 and "in the general area of Margaret Henry Road in Killingly."
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The state police, environmental police and Sterling Fire Department went out on the local trails but have not found him.
"Anyone who thinks they may have information is asked to contact Detective Tucker #1237 at Troop D (860) 779-4900 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. All calls will remain confidential," state police said.
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