Edward Auguster Thornton, 49, was last seen at his St. Louis home in zip code 63118 on April 17, 2025. His sister provided the last confirmed sighting; when family members could not reach him, his disappearance was reported to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on April 19, 2025 under case number 25-014088.

Edward is described as Black, 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 210 pounds, with short balding black hair, a beard, and brown eyes. He was wearing a gray T-shirt and blue jeans when last seen and has a scar on his chest and another on his right shoulder. Police have said there were no immediate signs of foul play or a voluntary departure and the investigation remains open.

If anyone in the 63118 area or who saw a man matching Edward’s description after April 17, 2025 has information, please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and reference case 25-014088.