UPDATE: Monroe County deputies say missing 18-year-old has been located and is back home

Monroe County deputies say Jacob Pitts has been located and is back home.

February 2, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Jacob Brody Pitts Gfx — Jacob Brody Pitts (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff's Office)

UPDATE: Monroe County deputies say Jacob Pitts has been located and is back home.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing 18-year-old.

Deputies say Jacob Brody Pitts was last seen on Tuesday, January 30 between 4 and 5 p.m. at 111 Ham Road. He was possibly wearing a black fleece jacket with no shoes.

Sheriff’s office spokesperson Anna Watkins says Pitts has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.

If you have seen him or know where he is, call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 994-7048. You may also contact Investigator Jacob Robbins at (478) 508-6727 or contact the sheriff’s office through Facebook, Instagram or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office app.