Richard Matthew Fondrick Jr., 29, was last heard from on March 11, 2022, in the area of Festus, Missouri. He is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, 6 feet tall and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. The last known contact on March 11 has not been explained, and what happened after that date remains unknown.

A report to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was filed on April 16, 2022, opening case number 22-11014. The Sheriff’s Office is the primary agency investigating, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol lists him as an active missing person from Jefferson County. Authorities have been seeking public tips and following up on leads; the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone saw Richard in the Festus area around March 11, 2022, or has information about his whereabouts since then, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.