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Independence woman has been missing nearly a week, and police ask for public’s help

Police in Independence are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing for nearly a week.

Carmen M. Hodges was reported missing Dec. 4.

The 52-year-old was last seen in the area of 24 Highway and River Boulevard, according to the Independence Police Department.

Hodges is known to frequent McCoy Park in Independence and the 24 Highway corridor.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the police department at 816-836-3600.

Katie Moore
The Kansas City Star
Katie Moore was an enterprise and accountability reporter for The Star. She covered justice issues, including policing, prison conditions and the death penalty. She is a University of Kansas graduate and began her career as a reporter in 2015 in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas.
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