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Police Seek Public’s Help To Find Missing Teen

John R. Sexton
New York State Police
John R. Sexton

New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing northern New York teen.
18-year-old John R. Sexton of Chateaugay, a village about 40 miles northwest of Plattsburgh, was last seen on Sunday when he left his home on foot.  

Sexton is 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 170 pounds with blond hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing camouflage coveralls.  

A senior at Chateaugay Central School, he has also failed to show up for classes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police.