Runaway teen safely located

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities say a runaway teen reported missing in Hall County has been found.

16-year-old Brandon John Lanford Jr. was safely located, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

Lanford disappeared from the 2700 block of Sawyer Mill Drive late Monday morning, May 25. He was reported safely located 24 hours later.

Authorities issued an alert on social media asking the public for help finding the teen. Officials did not release details about when or where Lanford was found, but thanked everyone for their concern.

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