UPDATE #1: (Norcross, Ga., Sep 2, 2025) – Marcus Thornton has been located and is safe.

ORIGINAL: (Norcross, Ga., Aug 29, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 21-year-old man from Norcross.

On Aug. 28, the family of Marcus Thornton reported him missing. He was last seen near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Miller Drive. Marcus Thornton is described by his family as a black male, five feet five inches tall and weighing 140 pounds. He has nose, ear and lip piercings. He was last seen wearing a black scarf, a black short-sleeve collared shirt, black tights and black Crocs.

If anyone has information on his whereabouts, we encourage them to contact 911.