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Odessa Police searching for missing 82-year-old man
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He is described as a tall and slender individual, with a height of 6 feet 2 inches and a weight of approximately 190 pounds.
A search is underway in Odessa for a man who has gone missing. He is described as a tall and slender individual, with a height of 6 feet 2 inches and a weight of approximately 190 pounds. His last known location was in a specific area of the city.
People with knowledge of his whereabouts are being asked to contact the authorities. For those who may have information, contact numbers are available through the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Crime Stoppers, where further details can also be found.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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