Virgil Akins III was 63 when he was last seen in Berkeley, Missouri, on July 9, 2023. He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 154 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes; his date of birth is October 16, 1959. The Berkeley Police Department is listed as the investigating agency.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s listing attributes its information to the investigating agency and directs inquiries to the Berkeley Police Department at 314-524-3311.

This case is notable for how little has been made public despite the seriousness of the disappearance. If anyone knew Virgil, saw him in Berkeley around July 9, 2023, or has information that could help, please contact the Berkeley Police Department.