Missing, endangered DeLand teen found

Johnathan Riggs located

Missing DeLand Teen Johnathan Riggs

DeLAND, Fla.UPDATE: Deputies say they have found the missing teen. Original details below.

Volusia County deputies said they are searching for missing 17-year-old Johnathan Riggs and believe he may be in danger.

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Riggs jumped the fence of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise Thursday, leaving the campus and has not returned, according to a news release.

Deputies said the teen was last seen wearing a green shirt, black pants, has short hair, is about 6 feet tall, and weighs 140 to 150 pounds.

Investigators believe Riggs may be hanging around the downtown DeLand area, and may be in the company of a female friend who has a head shaved with pink hair.

Anyone with information about Riggs is urged to call 911 concerning case #20-3364.


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