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Charlotte Police Appeal for Public's Assistance in Locating Missing 69-Year-Old James Elbert Harris

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Published on December 22, 2025
Charlotte Police Appeal for Public's Assistance in Locating Missing 69-Year-Old James Elbert HarrisSource: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a missing 69-year-old man, James Elbert Harris. According to official information released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Mr. Harris was last seen in the vicinity of the 8800 block of N Tryon Street in Charlotte Yesterday, around 3:30 p.m. There is a concern that he may be experiencing cognitive difficulties, rendering him potentially disoriented or confused.

Harris is described as a black male, with a date of birth on March 3, 1956, making him 69 years old. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches in height and weighs around 150 pounds. He has grey hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a gray tracksuit, white sneakers, and a black jacket. It is believed that he was on foot when he went missing.

Anyone with information on James Elbert Harris should call 9-1-1. Reference case number 20251221-1613-01 when reporting.