January
4, 2017
The
Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate two
individuals who’ve each been missing for approximately a year.
“The
families of these individuals have been anxiously waiting for information on
the whereabouts of their loved ones for the past year,” said Major Crimes
Detective William Thompson. “We are working with our law enforcement partners
across the state and the region to bring these men home. We’re hoping someone
may have seen them and can help us put their families’ minds at ease.”
William
K. Dean Jr.
Dean,
52, was last seen on December 18, 2015 leaving Richmond Community Hospital.
Known to be a drifter, he frequents Rudd’s Trailer Park in the 2900 block of
Jefferson Davis Highway and areas in Richmond’s east end.
He
is described as a white male, 5’6” tall, with blue eyes and brown hair,
weighing approximately 175 pounds. He has scars on his right cheek and a tattoo
of the name “Brenda” on his right arm.
Lander
S. Freeman
Freeman,
73, was last seen on June 6, 2016 in the 1500 block of Silver Avenue after
leaving his home to walk to Kings Market. His walking stick was found on the
porch of a friend’s home in the 1400 block of Silver Avenue.
He is described as a black male, 6’1” tall, with a medium complexion, weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has an injury to one eye. He was last seen wearing a coat with fur around the hood and “Obama” written on the back, green pants and a black fedora-type hat.
Anyone
who sees any of these men or has information on their whereabouts is asked to call
911 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers
at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime
Stoppers methods are anonymous.
William K. Dean Jr.
Lander S. Freeman
