Police search for missing Connecticut dirt biker

STERLING, Conn. — Environmental authorities plan to continue looking for a missing Connecticut dirt biker but the state police suspended its search.

Police search and rescue dog teams were among those combing the wooded areas of Sterling Wednesday in search of 18-year-old Todd Allen.

State police won't return Thursday unless new information develops, but Connecticut's environmental department will.

Allen was last seen Monday afternoon on his dirt bike. He often explored trails around Sterling and into Coventry, Rhode Island.

Police say Allen said in a text message Monday afternoon that he crashed his bike, injuring his leg. They can't ascertain his location because the phone is off or the battery is dead.

Allen is a white male, approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and 130 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing jeans and a camouflage sweatshirt.

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