Vernon police search for missing teen
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VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) – UPDATE: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported the missing alert was canceled.
Vernon police were asking for help to find a missing teenager.
16-year-old Derick Anthony Cowen had not been seen or heard from since 11:30 Tuesday night.
At the time, he was in Vernon.
Cowen was wearing a black beanie, a white t-shirt with a blue paint spatter pattern, a blue and yellow letterman-style jacket, black sweatpants, and black boots.
If you know where Cowen is or may be, call the Vernon Police Department at (205)695-7103 or dial 911.