UPDATE: Chapel Hill Police shared an update on Monday, November 28, saying Edwards was located and is safe.
The Chapel Hill Police Department put out a call for community help in finding a man last seen more than a week ago.
A release from the department just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday said 53-year-old Richard Edwards was last seen on October 21. Investigators shared that Edwards, who at one point had a Chapel Hill address, was in the area of Legion Road when last seen.
Police said Edwards is not believed to be in danger.
Richard Edwards, 53. (Photo via the Chapel Hill Police Department.)
Wednesday’s release described Edwards as 5-foot-8, weighing around 150 pounds and having a tattoo on his left arm that reads “God’s son.” The alert to community members did not provide a possible clothing description for the 53-year-old.
Police said anyone with information on Edwards’ location or wellbeing is encouraged to call 911 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit the CrimeStoppers website.
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