Police increase presence in hope of finding missing Florida man

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is continuing to search for 24-year-old Austin Evans.

Deputies say Evans last was seen Dec. 17 in the area of River Junction.

Austin Evans, 24, is missing from Sumter County. (Credit: Sumter County Sheriffs Office)

Evans last was seen wearing a long sleeved black T-shirt with white writing and black sweatpants, reports say.

Officers say there will be an increased police presence in the area while they continue to search for Evans.

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Deputies ask anyone with information regarding Evan's current whereabouts to contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at (352) 793-2621 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) for those who wish to remain anonymous.

Austin Evans, 24, was last seen Dec. 17 in Sumter County. (Credit: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)

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