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Who is Alexander Connolly? Missing child alert issued after Florida boy, 16, disappears

Connolly has a scar on his right eyelid and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) issued a Missing Child Alert on Sunday, June 27 for a 16-year-old boy.

Alexander Connolly, 16, went missing from Broadway Avenue in Fort Myers, according to FDLE. He is described as a White male who stands five feet, seven inches tall, weighs 135 pounds, and has blonde hair. Police said Connelly was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes. The teen has a scar on his right eyelid, according to FMPD.

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Referring to Connolly, one person tweeted, "Please help find this #Florida missing teen and return him to his family. #Gratitude #WeArePalmGarden." Another one questioned, "Why wasn't an Amber alert sent out? I hope he's found safe."

Anyone with information on Connolly should contact FDLE or the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7700 or 911. For more information on the FDLE's Missing Endangered, Persons Information Clearinghouse call 1-888-FL MISSING (1-888-356-4774) or visit fdle.state.fl.us.