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Police say 15-year-old boy who left home without permission in August has been recovered

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2024-09-06

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit police say a teenager who went missing last month has been recovered.

Police said Monteaz Varner was last seen Thursday (8/22) at his home in the area of Outer Drive and Warren Avenue. His family said he left without permission, and reported him missing when he didn't return.

On Friday, police sent an update stating that Varner was recovered. They didn't say where, and no further information was released.

Anyone with information about people in the Detroit area can stay 100% anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-Speak Up (800-773-2587). The public can also submit anonymous information at this link .

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Richness2

09-09

I misunderstood this at first. I’m glad he’s ok

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