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Mission police searching for missing Alton man
Posted: 08.22.2011 at 2:49 PM
Updated: 08.22.2011 at 5:15 PM
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Authorities are searching for a man who went missing in Mission.

Family members report that 20-year-old Antonio Villegas, Jr. did not return to his home in Alton.

Mission police are investigating the case.

Investigators told Action 4 News that Villeagas called 911 at least 15 times on Sunday.

The Alton man claimed to have been forced or abducted by a group of illegal immigrants.

Villegas is described as a Hisapanic male, 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

Investigators said Villegas is light-copmlected with dark hair and has tattoos, including one that says "Death Before Dishonor" on his calf.

Anyone with information about Villegas' whereabouts is asked to call Mission Crime Stoppers at (956) 581-8477.

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