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Gary Frink Sikes III was last seen on Wednesday, October 26. (Port City Daily photo / COURTESY NHC SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Gary Frink Sikes III was last seen on Wednesday, October 26. (Port City Daily photo / COURTESY NHC SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help locating a teen who went missing Wednesday.

 
Gary Frink Sikes III, 15, was last seen just north of the Wilmington International Airport at 2019 Old Wrightsboro Road on Wednesday, October 26. At the time was was wearing long tan pants and tan shoes.
 
According to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Gary is a five-foot eight-inch tall white male, weighing about 140 pounds. He has short dark blonde hair and hazel eyes.
 
Anyone with information about his location is asked to call the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 910-798-4200.
 
On the map: Last known location of Gary Frink Sikes III
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