Birmingham Police Department searching for missing man
Rodney Lavett was last seen in Gardendale driving a silver Tesla Cybertruck. Police say he is known to carry numerous weapons. Lavett is 5'10' and weighs about 208 pounds.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the BPD at 205-328-9311.
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