A 37-year-old man who had been reported missing for approximately one month has been located and is safe, police confirmed.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced that Joshua Massie had been found after officers previously asked the public for assistance locating him.
Authorities did not disclose where Massie was found, who located him or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Police also did not indicate whether he required medical assistance.
The department’s confirmation that he was safe ended the active missing-person appeal.
Man Had Been Missing Since May
Massie was last seen on May 27 near The Paseo and East 27th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police issued a public appeal after his whereabouts remained unknown for several weeks. Investigators shared his photograph and physical description in hopes that someone would recognize him or provide information about his location.
Massie’s family had expressed concern for his well-being during the search.
Description Released During Search
Police described Massie as standing approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds.
He has light brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, he was reportedly wearing a T-shirt and light-coloured shorts.
However, investigators cautioned that Massie may have changed his clothing during the time he was missing. That possibility made his physical features and photograph particularly important to the search.
Welfare Concerns Increased Urgency
KCPD said Massie was experiencing homelessness and was known to face mental health-related challenges.
Those circumstances increased concern about his safety and ability to access stable shelter, communication and necessary support.
Police did not publicly identify a particular medical diagnosis or explain whether Massie had access to medication or other services while he was missing.
Authorities focused their appeal on locating him safely rather than releasing private health details.
Public Asked To Report Possible Sightings
During the search, police asked anyone who saw Massie to call 911 or contact the department’s Missing Persons Unit.
The appeal encouraged members of the public to avoid making assumptions and instead provide information directly to investigators.
Missing-person cases can depend heavily on timely tips, particularly when the individual does not have a permanent address or regular access to a telephone.
The earlier appeal was circulated after Massie had not been seen for nearly a month. Police had identified The Paseo and East 27th Street as his last known location.
Few Details Released About Recovery
Police have not provided a detailed account of how the search concluded.
It remains unclear whether Massie contacted relatives or authorities himself, was recognized by someone who had seen the missing-person alert or was located through investigative efforts.
Departments often limit the information released after a missing adult is found, particularly when no criminal activity is suspected. Protecting the individual’s privacy may take priority once officers confirm that the person is no longer in danger.
No arrests or criminal investigation were announced in connection with Massie’s disappearance.
Search Alert No Longer Active
Because Massie has been located safely, the public is no longer being asked to search for him or report sightings connected with the earlier alert.
The Missing Persons Unit’s telephone number was included in the original appeal, but the case update means those instructions are no longer current.
Police did not announce whether any additional follow-up would occur or whether Massie had been reunited with relatives.
The search for Joshua Massie ended safely after Kansas City, Missouri, police confirmed that the missing 37-year-old had been located.
He had last been seen May 27 near The Paseo and East 27th Street, prompting concern from his family and a public appeal. Authorities have not released details about where he was found but confirmed that he is safe.