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59-year-old man reported missing Tuesday in Kansas City is found safe, police say

Paul Bryant, who was last seen near St. Luke’s North Hospital — Smithville, is missing and considered endangered because he is in need of medical care. He is believed to have been headed to an area near North Ambassaador Drive and North Boardwalk Avenue in Kansas City, North.
Paul Bryant, who was last seen near St. Luke’s North Hospital — Smithville, is missing and considered endangered because he is in need of medical care. He is believed to have been headed to an area near North Ambassaador Drive and North Boardwalk Avenue in Kansas City, North. Kansas City Police Department

Update: Police said Thursday night that Paul Bryant was found safe.

A 59-year-old man last seen near St. Luke’s North Hospital — Smithville is missing after heading to an area near a shopping center in Kansas City’s Northland, a police spokesman said.

Police asked for help finding Paul Bryant who was last seen near U.S. 169 and Hospital Drive in Smithville. He is considered missing and endangered and is in need of immediate medical care, said Capt. Corey Carlisle, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department.

Bryant was believed to have been headed to a destination in the area of North Ambassador Drive and North Boardwalk Avenue, which is near the Shops at Boardwalk and Boardwalk Square shopping center, Carlisle said.

Bryant was described as being 5-feet-7-inches tall, weighing 170 pounds. He walks with a significant limp. A description of his clothing was not available.

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

This story was originally published November 8, 2023 at 7:01 AM.

Robert A. Cronkleton
The Kansas City Star
Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription
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