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Update: Missing Whitestone Man Found

Michael Choi (NYPD)

Dec. 31, 2018 By Christian Murray

The police are looking for a 22-year-old man who was last seen at his Whitestone home on Wednesday.

Michael Choi, who lives on Utopia Parkway near 17th Avenue, has been missing since 8 p.m. on Dec. 26.

He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds and last seen wearing all dark clothing. Police have released a photo.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-8477, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.

Update 12/2: Choi has since been found and reunited with his family, according to a Jan. 2 post from the 109th Precinct.

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