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Missing Highlands Ranch teen found dead

Parker Preisser, 17, was supposed to be at an event Thursday, but he didn't show up.
Credit: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A 17-year-old who didn't show up to a school event Thursday prompted law enforcement to ask for help in finding the missing teenager.

Late Friday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCS) said Parker Preisser was found dead in his car in Arvada. No foul play was suspected, officials said.

Preisser was last seen about 3 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Ranch High School. He was supposed to be at a school event later didn't show up.

DCSO called it "very unusual behavior."

Preisser was driving a 2017 Mazda 3. Police said it has a blue and white 2020 tassel hanging from the rearview mirror.

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