Crime & Safety

Needham Police Searching For Missing Teen

The 17-year-old has been missing for more than 24 hours.

NEEDHAM, MA — The Needham police are searching for a missing teen.

Cole Davison, 17, has been missing for more than 24 hours, according to the Needham Police Department.

"Cole is possibly wearing a blue flannel jacket with gold/yellow coloring," the department said in a social media post.

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"A significant police presence is expected in the area of 1000 South Street as members of the Needham Police Department, Metro-LEC Search and Rescue, K9 teams, and drone units conduct search operations," police said in a media release. "The public is asked not to self-deploy or enter the search area, as doing so can interfere with thermal imaging technology and delay search efforts."

Police noted there is "no indication that Davison is armed" and "he has made no threats toward anyone, and there is no known danger to the public."

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"Anyone with information regarding Davison’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Needham Police Department at 781-444-1212," the release said. "We appreciate the community’s cooperation as search efforts continue."

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