Jan 19, 2022

KBI: Silver Alert canceled, missing Kan. man found safe

Posted Jan 19, 2022 3:50 PM
Raymond Beard-photo Topeka Police
Raymond Beard-photo Topeka Police

SHAWNEE COUNTY —A Kansas man missing since Sunday has been found and is safe, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY – The Topeka Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Topeka man.

The whereabouts of Raymond Beard, 83, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.

Beard was last heard from on January 16, 2022 requesting roadside assistance, but he was unaware of his location at that time. Beard has heart issues with a pacemaker.

Beard also requires insulin, which he does not have with him. Beard drives a red 2013 Nissan Altima two-door bearing a Kan. tag 725PAJ.

If you see Beard, please contact Detective Stults-Lindsay with the Topeka Police Department immediately at 785-368-9415 or at 785-861-9693.