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Update: NHCSO says missing teen is home and safe [Free]

Andrew Hines, 17. (NHCSO)

Update Monday, June 22 — Andre Hines has returned safely, according to authorities.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing teenage boy.

According to NHCSO, 17-year-old Andrew Ray Hines was last seen on Wednesday, June 17, at a residence located at 2920 Thatch Court, in the northwest part of the county.

Andrew is described as a black male, being 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with a slim build, brown hair, brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt. Andrew also has braces, according to NHCSO.

Anyone with information is aksed to please contact the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 798-4200 or call 911. You can also submit an anonymous tip by here.

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