Police searching for Kansas City man who has been missing since Tuesday, frequents parks

Noelle Alviz-Gransee

September 8, 2024 at 5:06 p.m.·1 min read

Kansas City Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 25-year-old man.

Derius Bolden was last seen Tuesday around 3 p.m. in the area surrounding Mill Creek Park and Saint Luke’s Hospital, near W. 45th Street and Wornall Road leaving St. Luke’s hospital wearing a multi-colored tie dye hoodie and green shorts, according to Jake Becchina, spokesperson for the Kansas City Police Department.

Bolden is 5 feet 7 inches with black hair, a beard and brown eyes. He frequently visits Mill Creek Park and Loose Park, Becchina said. His family is worried about his safety.

Police are asking anyone who sees him to contact the missing persons unit at 816-234-5043.

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