Michael Jefferson, 63, was last seen in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 1, 2018. A relative reported seeing him that day while he was using public transportation; that encounter is the last confirmed sighting. He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 130 pounds, with graying hair kept low and well-groomed, clean-shaven and brown eyes.

The Kansas City Police Department opened an investigation but, with few leads, the case went cold. An official report of his disappearance was not filed until February 4, 2023. The investigation remains open and authorities have asked the public for any information about Michael’s movements after that January day in 2018.

If anyone saw Michael on or after January 1, 2018, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward to the Kansas City Police Department.