Police search for runaway Benton teen

BENTON, Ark. – Benton police have asked for the public’s help in finding a runaway teenager.

17-year-old William Hinkle was last seen May 8 near Benton Jr. High School.

He is described as six feet tall, weighs about 290 pounds and has brown hair. He was last seen wearing a green hoodie with the words “Bullhead” on the front.

According to police, he is known to frequent the Tyndall Park area in the afternoons.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Benton police at (501) 778-1171.

*EXECUTED TEENAGER*
Name: William Reese Hinkle
Age: 17
Last seen: 5/8/24 near Benton Jr. High
Hinkle is 1.80 m tall and weighs approximately 120 kg. Last seen wearing a green hoodie with “Bullhead” written on the front.
If you are seen, in an emergency, call 501-778-1171 (or 911).#BNPD #SeeSomethingSaySomething pic.twitter.com/wlx6wcmd1x

— Benton Police Department (@BentonPoliceAR) May 9, 2024