Kansas City, Kansas Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Melvin Strode, a 52-year-old blind man with a traumatic brain injury, who was last seen near 75th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City, MO, September 4, 2026 — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department has issued a public appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Melvin Strode, a 52-year-old male.
Strode was last observed in the vicinity of 75th Street and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Authorities have highlighted that Strode is blind and has a traumatic brain injury, underscoring concerns for his well-being and safety.
The police department is actively seeking the public’s cooperation in locating Mr. Strode. Specific details regarding the date and time Strode was last seen have not been provided in the public request. Similarly, information concerning the circumstances leading to his disappearance or any specific identifying clothing he might have been wearing at the time he was last seen was not immediately available.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone who may have seen Melvin Strode or has any knowledge of his current location to come forward. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is leading the investigation and is the primary point of contact for tips. Further details concerning the case are expected to be released as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie Dattilio on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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