The Detroit Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to locate Maurice Jones, a 71-year-old man reported missing in Detroit. Jones was last seen leaving his residence on the 18900 block of Rosemont Avenue this past Tuesday, and concerns have grown over his safety as he has not returned home. According to ClickOnDetroit, Jones is described as a black male, 6′2″ in height, weighing approximately 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
On the day of his disappearance, he was last observed wearing a gray button-down shirt, gray dress pants, and black dress shoes. Important to note, Jones' brother has informed authorities that Maurice suffers from schizophrenia, adding a layer of urgency to the search efforts. The department is reaching out to anyone who might have seen Jones or has any information pertaining to his whereabouts. In a plea for help, the Detroit Police Department's 8th Precinct can be contacted at 313-596-5840, or alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Further emphasizing this call for assistance, the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons unit has taken to social media to spread awareness. A post shared by the Detroit Police Department's Missing reads, "Please help us find missing Maurice Jones. If you have any information, please call Detroit's 8th Precinct at (313) 596-5840 or 911." The post was published on the same day as the ClickOnDetroit article and can be viewed on the department's official Facebook page here.
The community's involvement can often make a crucial difference in cases such as these, and the authorities hope local residents will come forward with any relevant details, however insignificant they may seem.
