Police seek help from public in hunt for missing Olathe man, as search expands
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Officials in Miami County are requesting dash cam footage from drivers and security footage to aid in the search of a missing Olathe man.
Jordan Yust, 38, was last seen around 11 a.m. March 3 driving a Silver Honda Odyssey with Kansas plate 056RRA leaving the area of 14100 Block of West 141st Pl, according to Olathe Police Department community outreach officer Sean Wilkes.
Yust was labeled as endangered due to statements of self harm, according to a release. He is 5’7” and around 175 pounds, with a brown beard and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green Columbia coat and blue jeans.
Yust is normally bald, but authorities said his head hair and beard may have grown since he was last seen.
Search for missing expands
The search for Yust expanded over the weekend after several reported sightings, to include one north of 255th Street, and another between Metcalf Road and Old Kansas City Road.
Anyone who lives or works in the area and has surveillance footage or dash cam video from anytime on March 3 are asked to check it for signs of Yust.
Yust’s vehicle was found initially around 5:40 p.m. March 3 on Highway 69, just north of 247th Street. Around 7:30 p.m., someone matching his description was seen near 247th and Jingo Road, according to the post.
On Friday, someone matching Yust’s description was seen near 223rd Street and Antioch and again walking north in the southbound ditch of Highway 169, north of 255th Street, according to the post. Despite a search of the area, he was not located.
Another report was filed Sunday a little further north.
An extensive search was done over the weekend, including cadaver dogs, drones, and a dive team, but no additional clues turned up, authorities said.
As of Monday afternoon, over $8,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe set up to provide support for his wife and three kids as the search continues.
“Jordan and his wife, Beth, have a wonderful village surrounding them, and many are seeking ways to help their family. One significant, immediate way to help would be to provide financial support for Beth and their three young children,” the post said.
Anyone with helpful footage is asked to reach out to Olathe police at (913) 971-6363 or the TIPS hotline at (816) 474-8477. Video footage can be sent to mkelly@sheriffmiamicountyks.gov.
