The Montgomery County community is urged to come together in a collective effort to locate a missing teenager. Seventeen-year-old Dante Butler has been reported missing, and the Montgomery County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating him. The department's call for help came late last night, an earnest plea amidst holiday celebrations, as reported in a press release from their website.
Authorities have not released full details surrounding Dante Butler’s disappearance. Police said the last confirmed sighting of the juvenile occurred during the early evening hours on Christmas Eve. As the holiday continues, his whereabouts remain unknown, and family members are urging anyone with information to come forward. Officials say the investigation is ongoing and additional updates will be provided as they become available.
The Montgomery County Department of Police's website has described Dante for those who may encounter him. He is described as having brown eyes and black hair, a portrayal offered in the hopes that someone, anyone, might recognize him and come forward with information. It is these details that they hope will chisel through the cold marble of uncertainty, to bring Dante home safe and sound. Members of the public who might have seen Dante or have any knowledge of his whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Special Victims Investigations Division.
Time may be of the essence in the search for Dante, and the Montgomery County Department of Police underscores the importance of community vigilance; the holidays are inherently a time of communal spirit, and it is this togetherness that fosters hope in the midst of despair. In this spirit, should you have any information, you are urged to contact detectives at 240-773-5400 or to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
