Thursday, January 17, 2019

SF Sgt. missing from NW Fla. base


Military and local police are searching for a missing Army sergeant assigned to 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) near Crestview, Fla., is located on Eglin Air Force Base’s range. The search began after Sgt. Greco Antoine Tucker Jr., 23, failed to report for duty Jan. 14. He was last seen Jan. 11. “Sgt. Tucker is a valued member of the 7th SFG(A) team, and we will do everything we can to facilitate the Crestview Police Department’s investigation,” Col. Patrick Colloton, 7th group commander, said in a statement to Military Times. The sergeant’s Crestview home showed no signs of forced entry, and all personal property was in place, according to police. However, his 2014 four-door, white Dodge Charger SE sedan was gone, police confirmed. At this time, police do not suspect foul play. Members of 7th SFG(A) described Tucker as an exemplary soldier, according to police. Anyone with information about Tucker or his car’s whereabouts (license plate: 044-QCF) are encouraged to contact the Crestview Police Department at (850) 682-3544. (Source: Military Times 01/16/19)