Child found safe after walking away from JoCo elementary school

Posted: April 11, 2013 - 11:53am
Updated: April 11, 2013 - 12:12pm

Update: 

Shawnee Police confirm the child has been located safely at his home in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Shawnee Police say they were called to Bluejacket Flint Elementary school, 11615 W. 49th Terrace, around nine this morning in reference to a missing child. The child reportedly walked away from the school.

The school is located on W. 49th Terrace between Quivira and Nieman roads.

Police say the child is an 11-year-old, white male, approximately five feet tall and weighing approximately 100lbs, with blond hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black The NorthFace jacket and carrying an orange and gray backpack with matching orange and gray Nike tennis shoes.

The child is believed to live in southern Kansas City, Kansas and may be walking home.

Anyone with information is urged to call Shawnee Police at 913-631-2155 or the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

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Missing child FOUND following extensive search

Posted: January 24, 2013 - 5:19am
Updated: January 24, 2013 - 9:56am

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Lenexa Police have confirmed that the boy and his dog were found safe in a nearby apartment just before 8 a.m. Police say the boy left his mother's apartment sometime before midnight and walked to family friend's apartment down several doors in the same building. The resident at that apartment attempted to contact the child's mother but, was unable to make contact with her at that time.

The family friend, the boy and his dog spent the morning in the apartment down the hall. Police began knocking on doors in the building around 5 a.m., at that time the friend says she did not hear Police at the door. When officers went door-to-door a second time before 8 a.m., the friend answered and learned that there was a frantic search in progress for the boy.

Police confirmed that the boy was safe and was not in need of any medical care before returning him to his mother.

Original report

Lenexa Police are searching for a missing boy this morning after he disappeared from his home in the Oak Park Village apartments sometime overnight. The child was reported missing around 4:45 a.m., according to Police.

Police confirm the child is a three and a half year old white male. He is believed to be wearing a one piece pajama from the Disney movie 'Cars' and is not believed to have a coat. The family dog, described as a tan and white Yorkshire Terrier and Schnauzer mix, is also missing from the apartment. Lenexa Police say the boy has let himself out of the apartment in the past.

The boy was last seen at his home, an apartment in the complex southwest of the intersection of 95th Street and Quivira Road. The actual address is in the 9500 block of Monrovia.

While also unconfirmed, it is believed the boy has not been seen since around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lenexa firefighters are using thermal imaging cameras to assist in the search. Officers from the cities of Overland Park, Olathe, Merriam and the Kansas Highway Patrol are also assisting with the search.

Officers at the scene have also requested the Kansas Highway Patrol's helicopter to respond from Topeka as soon as it is available at daybreak this morning. A command post is being established in a nearby shopping center parking lot.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 immediately.

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FOUND: Tyler S. Wilson

Posted: December 7, 2012 - 3:29am
Updated: December 20, 2012 - 11:17pm

Update:

Olathe Police say Tyler S. Wilson has been located. He had been missing since November 11, 2012. No other details were released.

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Tyler S. Wilson
Last seen in Olathe, Kansas

Olathe Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing runaway juvenile.

Police say, 14-year-old, Tyler S. Wilson ran away from the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center in Olathe on November 11, 2012. Officers reported spotting him near Kansas Highway 10 in Olathe, but he ran from the officers when they attempted to contact him. He was last seen running northbound into Lenexa.

Before his stay at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, Police say he had been staying in Shawnee. He has also made comments about trying to get to Oklahoma.

Tyler is a white male, born March 31, 1998. Police say he is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 110lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Fox Racing shirt, white shorts with thin black stripes, and white tennis shoes. His left ear is pierced and he is known to wear a diamond stud earring.

If you have seen Tyler S. Wilson you are urged to call your local Police Department immediately. Olathe Police can be reached at 913-971-7500.

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FOUND: Chase B. Lekan - November 2012

Posted: November 9, 2012 - 2:23pm
Updated: November 13, 2012 - 10:55am

Update:

Olathe Police say Chase B. Lekan has been located and is in good health. No other information is being released.

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15-year-old, Chase B. Lekan missing from Olathe, Kansas
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Olathe Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing endangered runaway.

Police say 15-year-old (December 21, 1996), Chase B. Lekan ran away from his Olathe residence on November 1, 2012. Chase is white male, standing approximately 5 foot 11 inches tall, and 160-170lbs.

Chase suffers from Bi-Polar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and ADHD. He also has a Heart Arrhythmia, he is on prescription medications but left home without them. Chase has been suicidal in the past, has a history of violent tendencies and is known to use drugs.

It is unknown what clothing Chase was wearing when he left his residence.

Olathe Police ask anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts to call you local Police Department immediately.

Chase Lekan has ran away from home before in late April 2012. He was located safe a few days later. Previous story link

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3-year-old Kansas boy found safe after Amber Alert

Posted: July 1, 2012 - 3:32am
Updated: July 2, 2012 - 2:03am

Update: Authorities say 3-year-old Anthony Lopez and his non-custodial Father, Francisco Lopez, were both located near Arkansas City, Kansas early Sunday evening. Lopez has been taken into Police custody and the Amber Alert has been canceled. Officials will only say that Anthony Lopez was found safe, no other information regarding the incident has been released at this time.


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3-year-old Anthony Hernandez

An Amber Alert has been issued for 3-year-old Anthony Hernandez (10/1/2008). He is described as a white male, standing 2 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 38lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a yellow tank top, black shorts with yellow stripes, and yellow 'Spongebob Square Pants' crocks.

He was last seen in the 600 block of S 6th Street in Arkansas City, Kansas, 67005, late Saturday, June 30th, 2012.

Authorities say the suspect is Francisco Lopez, a 33-year-old (January 1979) white male, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 200lbs, with brown hair and a bald head. Lopez was last seen wearing a dark blue t-shirt and dark blue shorts. Lopez is Anthony's non-custodial Father according to local Police.

The suspect owns a white 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier bearing on Oklahoma license plate of 336 HPW. Police say a reflector on the rear of the vehicle between the rear brake lights is broken.

Authorities say the suspect is possibly headed to Yonkers, New York after a domestic dispute in Arkansas City, Kansas. Unknown direction of travel.

Vehicle similar to suspect vehicle

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-KS-CRIME.






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Chase B. Lekan found safe in May 2012

Posted: May 1, 2012 - 3:23pm
Updated: November 12, 2012 - 9:59am

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November 2012 - Chase B. Lekan is missing from Olathe, Kansas

Update: The Olathe Police Department announced this afternoon that Chase B. Lekan was located at 12:50 p.m. today. He is said to be in good health. No further details are being released at this time. In a statement released this afternoon, Police thanked the public for their assistance in the matter.

Original Post:

The Olathe Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenager.

Chase B. Lekan
Missing from Olathe, Kansas

Police say Chase Lekan has been a resident of an Olathe Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility since August 2011. He was on a weekend pass visiting his family when he ran away from their home in Olathe.

Chase suffers from Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety Disporder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and ADHD. Chase also has a Heart Arrythmia and is on prescription medications which he left without.

Chase is a 15-year-old, white male, 5'11", and 160-170lbs.

He has also been know to have past violent tendencies, has been suicidal and is a known drug user.

Chase was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, grey hooded sweatshirt, long khaki shorts, Nike Air Jordan high top shoes, and a blue KC Royals hat.

He is known to frequent Two Trails Park in Olathe and also stated that he was planning on leaving for Texas according to Olathe Police.

If you have seen Chase or have any information regarding his whereabouts please call you local police department immediately.

All information provided by the Olathe Police Department.

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Teenager missing from Merriam

Posted: April 10, 2012 - 3:47am
Updated: April 11, 2012 - 12:08am

The Merriam Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teenage girl.

Keely Alder
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Police say 15-year-old Keely Alder was last seen in the parking lot of an Overland Park Wal-Mart store at 7701 E Frontage Road, around 10:30 p.m., Sunday night. Security cameras show Alder walking through the parking lot towards the back of the store, where she disappears from the camera's view.

Alder is reported to be a runaway from The House of Hope, a treatment program for teenagers, based around faith. She is originally from Wisconsin and Police say she is not familiar with the Kansas City area. Officers say it is unlikely that she has any means of transportation.

Anyone with information regarding the possible whereabouts of Keely Alder is asked to call Merriam Police at the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS

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Missing Olathe man and grandson found in Platte County, Missouri

Posted: January 9, 2012 - 2:40am
Updated: January 9, 2012 - 5:48am

Franklin Benskin

UPDATE: Platte County Deputies located the missing man and his grandson off of 9 Highway and Coffey Road in Platte County, just east of Parkville, Missouri. A Deputy on patrols stopped the vehicle, which matched the description that the two were last seen in. An ambulance was called to the scene as a precaution according to a Sheriff's Office spokesperson. Olathe Police also confirm that the two are safe and have been transported to an area hospital to be checked out.

Original Story:

Olathe Police say, 66-year-old, Franklin Benskin and his grandson, 4-year-old, Marcus Mabwai were reported missing Sunday afternoon. The two were last seen in the 12200 block of Strang Line Road around 1 p.m.. Police say they were called just before 7:30 p.m., when the two had not returned home.

Officers say Benskin has an unspecified medical problem which can leave him disoriented while driving. Benskin drives a dark blue 2009 Hyundai Accent four door with an unknown Kansas license plate.


Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the two is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Marcus Mabwai

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Missing child and his father FOUND SAFE

Posted: December 30, 2011 - 2:07am
Updated: December 30, 2011 - 11:32am

UPDATE: An Olathe Police news release says that both Kalvin Willis and his father Aaron Willis have been located and are in good health.

Olathe Police go on to thank the agencies that assisted in the investigation to this point, The Johnson County Sheriff's Department of Communications, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Platte County, Missouri Sheriff's Department, and the Platte City, Missouri Police Department.

Police say that the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Olathe Police at 913-971-6950 or 913-971-7500.

Original Story:

Olathe Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are on the lookout for 6-year-old, Kalvin Jacob Willis and his father, 31-year-old, Aaron Jacob Willis. Police say that Aaron had a "violent incident" with his girlfriend, which included comments of possibly harming himself. The altercation ended when Aaron left the Olathe residence, in the 1800 block of E. Sheridan Bridge Lane. Police say that 6-year-old Kalvin was forced to leave with his father.

The two have not been seen since the incident occurred around 4 p.m., Thursday, December 29th. Police are not willing to comment on why 10 hours were allowed to pass before the public was alerted, around 2 a.m. Friday.

Officers say Aaron is likely driving a red 1997 Honda Civic 4 door with Kansas license plate, possibly 722 BVS.

Kalvin Jacob Willis is a white male, 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighs approximately 85lbs, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Aaron Jacob Willis is a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs approximately 140lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair. He is also said to have a "Celtic symbol" tattooed on his left hand.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to call Olathe Police at 913-971-6905 or the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

All information provided by the Olathe Police Department.

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