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Man reported missing by family members found dead inside of vehicle in west Houston

HOUSTON – A man’s body has been found inside of a vehicle at an apartment complex in west Houston, Houston police confirmed. “The investigator located the victim’s vehicle in this parking lot and called the police department. The police and fire department came out and found the adult male,” Lt. Larry Crowson with HPD said. We don’t know of any attachment to this apartment complex. The apartment complex is kind of random,” Crowson said.

Harris County deputies searching for 42-year-old woman reported missing

HARRIS COUNTY – Authorities are searching for a 42-year-old woman reported missing last week. Andrea Abshire was last seen Wednesday, Feb. 24 getting into a black Mazda Miata convertible in the 12300 Block of FM 1960 W, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen wearing a hoodie and blue jeans. She was carrying a grey and black backpack and a camo purse. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Missing Person’s Division at 713-755-7427 or the Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

Missing 10-year-old found safe; father charged in death of child’s mother, police say

UPDATE: A missing 10-year-old Carrollton girl was found safe Wednesday morning, hours after she was reported missing, according to the Carrollton Police Department. Rosemary Singer was reported missing shortly after her mother, Maria Romeros Ramos, was discovered dead. Ramos’ ex-husband and Rosemary’s father, Ronald Singer, was taken into custody and charged in Ramos’ death, according to the Carrollton Police Department. Law enforcement officials are searching for the girl’s father Ronald Singer in connection with her disappearance. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Rosemary or Ronald Singer is urged to contact the Carrollton Police Department at 972-466-3333.

Amber Alert issued for missing Texas teen believed to be traveling with wanted girlfriend

Lori Johnson (left) and Joanna Barrientos (right) are seen in photos released by police March 2, 2021. ITASCA, Texas – An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday for a missing Texas teen who is believed to be traveling with her wanted girlfriend. Itasca police said 15-year-old Lori Johnson is believed to be with 18-year-old Joanna Barrientos. Police said Johnson ran away last week. According to police, Johnson is believed to be in danger because Barrientos has a “propensity for violence, a history of running from police and now has active felony warrants.”Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either Johnson or Barrientos is asked to call Itasca police at 254-687-2020 or email police@itascapd.org.

Have you seen this man? 76-year-old with dementia sought

HOUSTON – Have you seen Luat Trinh? The 76-year-old man with dementia went missing on Monday after he left on a bike in an unknown direction at the 2200 block of Woodland Park Drive. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, white shoes and a lime-colored bike helmet. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. If anyone has any information or seen him please call the Houston Police Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, attention West Side Patrol 20 District.

Have you seen him? Houston man with intellectual disability is missing, police say

HOUSTON – A man with an intellectual disability is missing from a home in west Houston since Monday. Zion Xavier Nicholls, 18, went missing around 8:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of Briarlee Drive, Houston police said Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with the words “Vans” across the front in white, a black hoodie, and black jogger sweatpants. Texas EquuSearch will begin an active search for Nicholls will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Any information should be referred to the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840.

Family reunited with dog after losing her days before Hurricane Harvey

NEW CANEY – A family in New Caney is whole again after losing their dog days before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston. The family in New Caney almost gave up until a rescue group found her in Sugar land. A volunteer from another organization named, ‘Lost Dogs of Texas’ stepped in and used a special database to find Maddie’s owner. AdThe volunteer from Lost Dogs of Texas was able to contact Rachel’s mother and Maddie was finally reunited with her family. Lost dogs of Texas said thousands of dogs are lost every year.

Have you seen him? Stafford Police searching for man missing since late November

Authorities are searching for a 27-year-old man who has been missing since Nov. 26, 2020. Zada Mahamadou Zada may have been seen in Houston Thursday, Jan. 28, according to Texas EquuSearch. The organization received a tip Zada was spotted on Westpark Drive and Southwest Freeway. Zada is described as a Black male with a slim build standing 6 feet tall and weighing 150 pounds. Anyone with information concerning Zada’s whereabouts is urged to call the Stafford Police Department at (281) 261-3950 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

20-year-old man on Autism spectrum last seen in Westchase a week ago

Calvin Rashall was last located on Dec. 10 in the Westchase area of Houston. HOUSTON – A 20-year-old man on the Autism spectrum is missing the Houston area, according to his family. Calvin Rashall was last seen Dec. 10 in the Westchase area. His family believes Rashall is a suicide risk after being off his medication. Rashall’s family said he is bipolar and functions cognitively and socially at about the level of a 14-year-old child.

Help find him: 87-year-old man missing for two weeks after leaving home

Jimmy Tucker was last seen on Dec. 1 at approximately 10 a.m.HOUSTON – Authorities are asking for help finding an elderly man who was last seen leaving him home in north Houston. According to the missing person’s report, Jimmy Tucker was last seen on the 1500 block if Wellington Street on Dec. 1 at approximately 10 a.m.Officials believe he was driving a white Ford pickup truck. Tucker is described as a white, bald man with blue eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 146 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Houston Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840.

33-year-old veteran missing from Houston home since October, mother says

A 33-year-old veteran has been missing from his Houston home since October. Powell had told his mother, who he lives with, that he was stepping out to go to a store. His mother Pinkie Powell said he often shuts down and refuses to talk. A Good Samaritan found him at a bus stop near Dallas, saw his dog tags, called his mother and told her Powell refused to talk. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840.

UPDATE: Body of 26-year-old woman found in Houston, family says

HOUSTON – Alexis Sharkey, a 26-year-old woman, was missing in Houston. The woman’s body was recovered on Sunday night, Sharkey’s mother wrote on Facebook. “It’s with deeply broken hearts that Mike and I want to let you all know that Lexi’s body has been found,” wrote Stacey Robinault. “We cannot begin to thank you all for your love and the kind words you’ve extended to our family! Please give us this time to grieve this incredible loss to our family and this world!!!

Houston police searching for 9-year-old last seen in north Houston

HOUSTON, Texas – UPDATE: The 9-year-old was found safe at a friend’s house, according to police. The Houston Police Department is searching for a juvenile reported missing in Houston. Kenyon Obryant, 9, was last seen Friday leaving the 800 block of West Greens Road in an unknown direction, according to police. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black and gold shorts and flip on shoes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Missing Persons Division at (832) 394-1840.

Have you seen her? Galveston police searching for missing 14-year-old

While the family is still searching for the 14-year-old teen, she is considered a runaway, not missing. ORIGINAL: Galveston police are searching for a teenager reported missing. Helpenstill, 14, was last seen Saturday in Galveston, according to Texas EquuSearch. Helpenstill was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, a black and white Adidas jacket, pajama bottoms with a unicorn and rainbows pattern, and red, white & blue Nike slides. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Galveston Police Department at (409) 765-3702 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.

Vatican to open tombs in bid to solve 36-year-old cold case

The clue led the family to a wall in the Teutonic cemetery which features an angel pointing. Gisotti said the operation would be a "complex organization of personnel and machinery" involving the Vatican Gendarmerie in addition to Vatican construction workers. The Teutonic Cemetery is adjacent to Saint Peter's Basilica. The Orlandi case has enthralled Italians and sparked numerous conspiracy theories, which have pointed the finger at everyone from the Mafia to the Vatican itself. It was not the first time De Pedis' name had been linked to the Orlandi case.