HENRY COUNTY, Va. (rbs news now) — A Henry County teenager who was reported missing earlier this week was located and is safe.

Dorian Gage Young, 16, was found Tuesday after being reported as a runaway, the Henry County Sheriff’ Office said in a Facebook post update.

The search for Young gained attention Monday evening when he commented on the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook post regarding his disappearance, writing: “Ian een 5’11 y yall lying.”

The phrase, written in informal slang, loosely translates to, “I ain’t even 5 feet 11, y’all are lying.”

In response, the Sheriff’s Office replied, “Well, come see us and we will get it right. Just need to know that you are okay and where you are. Thank you sir.”

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HENRY COUNTY, Va. (rbs news now) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who was last seen on July 27 in Henry County.

Dorian Gage Young, 16, has been reported as a runaway, according to Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis.

Young was last seen Sunday around 1:15 p.m. in the Stanleytown area of Henry County.

He is described as a biracial male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a bird tattoo on the right side of his neck.

He was last seen fleeing on foot in the direction of Bassett, though his current whereabouts remain unknown. 

As of Monday evening, law enforcement continues their efforts to locate Young and ensure his safety.

Anyone with information about Dorian Gage Young’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.

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