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Detroit Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Man with Schizophrenia Last Seen on Plainview Avenue

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Published on November 25, 2025
Detroit Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Man with Schizophrenia Last Seen on Plainview AvenueSource: Detroit Police Department

The Detroit police are actively seeking the public's help in locating a missing man, Douglas Holifield, who was last observed on Sunday not returning to his home on the 19100 block of Plainview Avenue after attending church services. Holifield is 28 years old, stands at 5-feet-8 inches tall, weighs about 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. This appeal for assistance was reported by ClickOnDetroit yesterday.

Notably attired in a brown hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes at the time of his disappearance, according to details dispatched by the Detroit Police Department's 8th Precinct. His mother has underscored the urgency in finding him by noting that her son has schizophrenia and other mental disabilities. The last sighting details and his description were shared in a social media post by the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons unit, also calling for public assistance.

Anyone with information about Holifield's whereabouts or any potential leads is encouraged to immediately contact the Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precinct by calling 313-596-5840. Furthermore, the community can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up to provide anonymous tips that could help ensure Holifield's safe return to his family.