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Opelika police search for missing man last seen on Oct. 12th

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Opelika police search for missing man last seen on Oct. 12th

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 45-year-old Ricky Montel Johnson.

It is believed that Johnson left his residence on October 12, 2023, in his gray 2010 Nissan Altima, in an unknown direction of travel. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, khaki shorts, and his hair was styled in short twists. He also has a tattoo of 1978 on his wrist.

Johnson may be experiencing cognitive issues that could affect his safety.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Ricky Montel Johnson, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.

Tips can also be forwarded through Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP(7867), toll-free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, or via their Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/215stop or their website: www.215STOP.com.

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