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Police say 18-yr-old Casino teen Darrien Gunsberger hasn’t been seen since Friday, 16 July. PIC: supplied

Police are asking the public for help finding an eighteen-year-old man reported missing from Casino.

The most recent sighting of Darrien Gunsberger was in Casino’s Frederick Street around 4pm on Friday, 16 July.

Mr Gunsberger is described as about 175cm tall with a thin build, olive skin, green eyes and short black hair.

Police say he has a distinct birthmark on the left side of his neck.

Anyone with information about Mr Gunsberger’s whereabouts can contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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