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State police search for Mass. teen missing since Thursday

Joshua West was last seen near Norwich Lake in Huntington around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, according to officials.

By Heather Alterisio

updated on February 21, 2023

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Massachusetts State Police is requesting the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old who has been missing since Thursday.

Joshua West was last seen near Norwich Lake in Huntington around 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, the agency said.

He may have been spotted on Route 66 eastbound, walking toward Northampton later that afternoon, police noted.

The teenager was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red long-sleeve shirt, sneakers, and a gray hooded sweatshirt.

Police added that it is likely West does not have money, his cellphone, or any identification on him.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the State Police-Russell Barracks at 413-862-3312 or the Huntington Police Department through the State Police Dispatch-Northampton at 413-586-1508.