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Oklahoma City Community Urged to Aid in Search for Missing Man with Medical Conditions

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Published on December 29, 2024
Oklahoma City Community Urged to Aid in Search for Missing Man with Medical ConditionsSource: X/OHP - Alerts

The search intensifies for Ricky Joe Tharp, the 50-year-old Oklahoma City man missing since December 20th. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has called upon the public's help, having issued an Endangered Missing Advisory as of Friday, local authorities are concerned due to Tharp's medical conditions and the fact he left his home without necessary medications. Tharp, reportedly seen last with his Golden Doodle service dog, poses urgent concern for his well-being as reported by OKC FOX.

According to KOCO, officials describe Tharp as roughly 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Last seen, he might be driving a white 2008 Dodge Charger, bearing Oklahoma license plate PND416. In a statement obtained by KOCO, authorities urge anyone with information on Tharp's whereabouts to call 911 immediately, emphasizing the critical nature of his disappearance.

Adding to the urgency, OHP is on the lookout for the mentioned 2008 White Dodge Charger with Oklahoma plate PND416 in connection to his disappearance, as indicated in a report by News 9