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May 26, 2017
May 07, 2020
Devonte
Yarbrough
24
15
67 inches
149 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the spring of 2016, a sense of unease settled over a Detroit, Michigan community. On March 30th, 15-year-old Devonte Yarbrough, a young man with his whole life ahead of him, vanished. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his disappearance are sparse, leaving his loved ones and the wider community with more questions than answers. At the time he went missing, Devonte was described as a White male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 149 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The lack of concrete information about his last known whereabouts or activities only deepened the mystery and the growing concern for his well-being. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of Devonte. The investigation into Devonte's disappearance was handled by the Detroit Police Department. His case was entered into national databases for missing persons, including NamUs under the number MP38340. Despite these efforts, years passed without any significant breakthroughs. The silence and the unknown were a heavy burden for those who knew and cared for him. The hope of his safe return never fully faded, but as time stretched on, the chances of finding him seemed to diminish with each passing day. The community held onto hope, sharing his story and keeping his memory alive in the hopes that someone, somewhere, had information that could lead to his whereabouts. Fortunately, this story has a positive resolution. After a long period of uncertainty, Devonte Yarbrough was located and is alive. While the specifics regarding the date and circumstances of his recovery are not widely publicized, the confirmation that he is no longer considered a missing person brought immense relief. The years of waiting and wondering finally came to an end, closing a painful chapter for his family and all who were involved in the search. The case of Devonte Yarbrough serves as a reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year and the enduring hope for their safe return.
Mar 30, 2016
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
48228
32870
Detroit Police Department
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
48226
Shannon Jones
Sergeant
1301 3rd St, Michigan
3135961800
Local
Law Enforcement
1604070194
Detroit Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/25/2026
