Man wanted in Arco teen’s disappearance

Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a missing Arco girl.

According to the U.S. Marshal Service in Pocatello, Anthony “Tony” Parsons, 25, formerly of Arco and now of Boise, is wanted for sexual exploitation of a minor after Frankie Hoon Collins, 17, disappeared Friday.

Parsons is believed to be armed and dangerous, authorities said Monday. He is also a suspect in a holdup of a Maverik convenience store in Gooding on June 15.

He has green eyes, brown hair, is 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. Police said he is driving a stolen 2001 maroon Dodge truck with a maroon camper shell.

Collins has hazel eyes, black hair, is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Authorities said Friday she could be in the Pocatello or Challis areas.

Anyone with information is asked to call the U.S. Marshal Service at (208) 317-2904 or the Butte County Sheriff’s Office at 527-8553.