PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Police in Port Arthur have located a man a man who uses a wheelchair and hadn't been seen for a week.'
K.C. Lee Fernekes, 23, had last been last seen in the 2300 block of Green Avenue in Port Arthur on September 16, 2021, according to a news release from Port Arthur Police.
Police updated their Facebook post around noon stating that he had been found.
Fernekes, who is a white, was last seen wearing blue jeans shorts and a green hoodie and had a beige backpack police said.
Police said he is reportedly a double amputee from the knee down and is in a wheelchair.
Several comments on a Port Arthur Police Facebook post Thursday morning reported several possible sightings of him in the last few days to a week ago.
Police ask that if you have seen or spoken to Fernekes that you call Port Arthur Police Detective Thomas at (409) 983-8639 or (409) 983-8600.
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From a Port Arthur Police Department news release...
K.C. LEE FERNEKES, 23-year-old white male was last seen on September 16, 2021 in the 2300 block of Green Avenue.
He is reportedly a double amputee from the knee down and is in a wheelchair. He was last seen wearing blue jean shorts, green hoodie with a beige backpack.
If you have seen or spoke to this person, please call Det. Thomas at 409-983-8639 or 409-983-8600.
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