TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police report a missing older man involved in a recent silver alert has been found dead.
Lieutenant John Trimble with the Topeka Police Department said a silver alert was active for 68-year-old Kevin Remfry. Police were called at 5:45 p.m. on April 7 regarding a critical missing person report about Remfry, who was last seen in late March.
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Police confirmed at 4:45 p.m. on April 8 that Remfry was located dead. The silver alert for him is now canceled. Police have notified Remfry’s family of his death.
“The Topeka Police Department would like to thank members of the public and media partners who provided information and assisted in this case.”
Topeka Police Department statement
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People can contact police with information tied to the search by emailing telltpd@topeka.org or by calling 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.
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