Missing Blind Man in Kansas City | Kansas City News

A blind, 52-year-old man with a traumatic brain injury, Melvin Strode, went missing early Thursday near 75th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds, he’s identifiable by his short afro, full beard, gray shirt and pants, black shoes, cane, sunglasses, and a medic alert necklace — plus a mysterious “RIP” tattoo on his forearm. Authorities are urgently asking anyone who saw him or has clues to call 911 — his safety depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0dd6cdd5f8df233