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Independence police seek help to find 17-year-old reported missing Tuesday

Independence police are asking for help to find C.J. Macha, a 17-year-old reported missing on Tuesday.
Independence police are asking for help to find C.J. Macha, a 17-year-old reported missing on Tuesday. Independence Police Department

Independence police are asking the public for help to locate a 17-year-old who was reported missing on Tuesday.

C.J. Macha was last seen around 2:45 p.m. walking away from the Nova School at 2425 S. Hardy Avenue in Independence, police said in a statement. He was wearing a black zippered jacket, white T-shirt and blue jeans at the time.

Macha stands approximately 5-foot-6 and weighs about 150 pounds. Police said Macha does not live in the area.

Anyone with information regarding Macha’s whereabouts is asked to call the department at 816-836-3600.

Bill Lukitsch
The Kansas City Star
Bill Lukitsch covered nighttime breaking news for The Kansas City Star since 2021, focusing on crime, courts and police accountability. Lukitsch previously reported on politics and government for The Quad-City Times.
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