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Deputies call off search for 31-year-old missing father in Montgomery County

A family is searching for a missing 31-year-old man from Montgomery County. (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)

SPRING, Texas – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has called off their search for missing 31-year-old Colby Richards, who was last seen in The Woodlands on Friday.

Richards was last seen in Montgomery County when he walked away from his home on Musgrove Place, according to deputies.

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A neighbor told KPRC 2 on Monday that Richards, a father of two, tends to walk in the woods near his home.

He left his house Friday morning and left his cell phone and wallet behind. He was scheduled to work that same day.

During the search for Richards, people found his water bottle. A search tent was set up in the Granite Road Subdivision on Windvale Circle at State Highway 242.

Richards was wearing a T-shirt, black shorts, and grey Under Armor shoes. He is 6′3″ and weighs 195 lbs. He has dark blond hair and blue eyes.

If you know Richards’ whereabouts or have any information, please contact MCSO at 936-760-5800. Select option 3 and refer to case #23A151879.

Colby Richards' family is still searching for him. (Bonnie Martinez)

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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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