Crime & Safety
Mattie's Call Issued For Missing GA Teen
The 15-year-old boy left his Georgia home without permission and did not return, police say.
JONESBORO, GA — Authorities have issued a Mattie's Call for a teenage boy missing from his Jonesboro home.
Shortly before midnight Monday, Clayton County Police said Antoine Riley Jr. left his Garnet Drive home without permission around 4:30 p.m. Sunday and did not return.
Police described the 15-year-old as a boy weighing about 180 pounds and standing at about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. He has brown eyes and black hair, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and gray sweatpants, police said.
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A Mattie's Call is issued statewide for people who are considered to be older or special needs.
Criteria for issuing the call includes authorities believing the person considered to be special needs is missing and in "immediate danger of serious bodily injury or death."
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Police asked anyone with information on Riley's whereabouts to call officers, (770) 477-3550, ext. 8.
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