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Jacksonville teen reported missing in 2017 may still be in area, officials say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for the community's help in locating missing a Jacksonville, Florida, teenager.

Steven Lowery, who authorities say is now 15 years old, was last seen at his home in Jacksonville on Sept. 1, 2017.

Officials believe Lowery may still be in the area.

He is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about  his location is asked to call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) or the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 1-904-630-0500.