Raytown police ask for help locating 75-year-old wheelchair bound man
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On Tuesday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a missing endangered person's alert for Larry Hayden.
Hayden is described as being 6-feet tall, Black male, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was also last seen wearing a red and black ball cap, brown and blue plaid shirt, and gray and black pants, according to police.
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Police say Hayden arrived at the Veteran's Hospital on Linwood Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri for a scheduled appointment before he left around 12:30 p.m. without attending the appointment.
Hayden failed to return to the hospital, according to police.
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Police are concerned for Hayden's wellbeing as he requires dialysis and utilizes a wheelchair.
Anyone who may have information related to Hayden's whereabouts is encouraged to contact their nearest law enforcement agency or call the Raytown Police Department at (816) 737-6020
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