UPDATE: LOCATED | Opelika police cancel search for missing 16-year-old

UPDATE: LOCATED | Opelika police cancel search for missing 16-year-old

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UPDATE: LOCATED


The Opelika Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old juvenile.

Carmelo Clifton was last seen near South Railroad Ave just after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

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Carmelo is a black male approximately 5-foot-5 and he was wearing a light blue hoodie and dark pants.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Carmelo Clifton, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App.