CUMMING, Ga. — Authorities and advocacy groups are continuing the search for a Georgia teen who has been missing for more than a year.
Isaiah Jesus Rico, 17, was reported missing on August 15, 2024, from the Cumming area, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Disappearance Details
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office reported that Rico was last seen while staying at a hotel under the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services. Since then, officials say he may have traveled to the Clayton County area.
Description of Missing Teen
Authorities released the following description of Rico:
- Height: 5 feet, 10 inches
- Weight: 160 pounds
- Hair: Brown, possibly dyed
- Eyes: Blue
- Distinguishing features: Multiple tattoos on his face, arm, and hand
Ongoing Efforts to Locate Him
The NCMEC is urging anyone with information about Rico’s whereabouts to come forward. Community members who see someone matching his description are asked to call the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office at 770-781-3087 or the NCMEC hotline at 1-800-843-5678…