Alek Deng was located safely
in the Burlington area. No further assistance is needed.
Thank you.
Detective
Sgt Lyle Decker
Bureau of
Criminal Investigations
Troop A
East
VSP-St.
Johnsbury Barracks
From:
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Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 2:10 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Johnsbury Barracks / Missing Person
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VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4006123
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew
Salazar
STATION: St.
Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 2315 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rocky Ln, Newbury, VT
MISSING PERSON: Alek
Deng
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2315 hours,
the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Alek Deng (18)
was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1130 hours the morning
of 06/06/2026, at a residence on Rocky Ln, in Newbury. Deng is described to be
5’8, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing black uggs, blue jeans, and a grey
crop top sweatshirt. Their exact whereabouts are currently unknown and there
are concerns for their well-being.
Anyone who has seen or has information on Deng’s whereabouts
is asked to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111. A picture of Deng
has been attached to this release.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St.
Johnsbury
1068 US Rt 5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111