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Media Release 174

Critical Missing Person Investigation

The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing
person investigation.

The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo.

The missing person has been identified as:
Ethan Scott McDonald, (14), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. 5’2’’-5’-4’’ 120 pounds.

Ethan McDonald was last seen on Saturday, July 17, 2021 after walking in an unknown direction while in the 900 block of Hillcrest Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35235. He was last seen wearing the following: black shirt, black shorts.

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating this case as a Critical Missing Person Investigation due to the fact Ethan McDonald suffers from a mental condition that affects his behavior.

If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the whereabouts of Ethan McDonald please contact the Birmingham Police Department’s Special Victims Section at 205-297-8413 or dial 911. If you have additional information on thisinvestigation, contact Crime Stoppers @ 205-254-7777.

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Media Release 174-Critical Missing Person Investigation