Sturbridge police seek public's help in search for missing, endangered man
Arrest made in 2021 homicide of Wilbraham man
Law enforcement officials have now classified Schepper as a missing and endangered individual, intensifying their efforts to find him. His vehicle was found on Monday at Big Bunny Market in Southbridge.
According to Sturbridge Police, Schepper was last seen on February 11 and has not reported to work since that date. His last known cell phone activity was recorded at 12:30 p.m. in the area of Warren on the same day, but all subsequent calls have gone straight to voicemail.
Schepper is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also has a valid License to Carry and has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person. The Sturbridge Police Department is working closely with the Massachusetts State Police Worcester County Detective Unit in the ongoing investigation.
'We want to assure the public that numerous investigators are assigned to this case, and we are working diligently with our law enforcement partners to locate Austin,' Sturbridge Police said in a statement.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Schepper's whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by calling 508-453-7589. Those with direct knowledge of his location are asked to contact Detective Ronald Obuchowski at 508-347-2525 or Trooper Derek Grout at 508-832-9124.
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