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JoCo Notes: Prairie Village man reported missing weeks ago found

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The Prairie Village Police Department has confirmed a man was found safe weeks after first being reported missing and possibly endangered.

Prairie Village resident Jerrold Hall, 61, was reported missing on April 5, and he was last seen on April 2 in the 7700 block of Mission Road, according to a press release.

“Mr. Hall has been located and is safe,” the police department wrote on Facebook. “Thank you to everyone who contacted us.”

Prairie Village Police was investigating the missing persons case. In cases like these, police will ask for help from the public, so anyone with tips can call the police department at (913) 642-6868, or the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.

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About the author

Leah Wankum
Leah Wankum

Hi there! I’m Leah Wankum, and I’m the Post’s Deputy Editor. I’m thrilled to call Johnson County home, and I’m deeply committed to the Post’s philosophy that an informed community is a strong community.

I’m a native of mid-Missouri, and attended high school in Jefferson City before going on to the University of Central Missouri, where I earned a master’s degree in mass communication.

Prior to joining the Post as a reporter in 2018, I was the editor of the Richmond News in Ray County, Missouri. I’ve also written for several publications, including the Sedalia Democrat and KC Magazine.

Have a story idea or a comment about our coverage you’d like to share? Email me at leah@johnsoncountypost.com.

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