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Shawnee Police searching for Jackson Co. Legislator Manny Abarca, son
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Shawnee, Kansas, Police Department is searching for Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca and his son.
According to police, a missing persons report has been filed and is under investigation as of June 1. Alexis Garcia Abarca tells FOX4 she last saw Manuel 'Manny' Abarca IV on Thursday.
The mother of their two-year-old son, Manuel 'Luca' Abarca V, says she last saw the toddler on Wednesday evening.
'I would want him to know is that I just want my son,' she said when asked what she'd like her husband to know.
'I want my son to be safe. I want my son to be with me.'
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Alexis Garcia Abarca says she's concerned for both Abarca and their son's safety. The wife and mother indicated that none of their family members, friends, or Abarca's public service colleagues have been able to reach him since Friday.
However, Shawnee Police did share that 'there is no immediate indication of danger'.
While he reportedly hasn't been seen by family since Thursday, Abarca did send out the following post on X, on Friday, May 30, at 12:11 pm:
'Today, after a spirited conversation at the Urban Summit this morning. Then immediately after, we advanced a preliminary budget amendment to the Legislative 2025 budget amendment we passed December 31st. It's a step towards a compromised solution led by a solid coalition of legislators and the executive directly.'
Abarca also reposted a missing juvenile post from the Kansas City Police Department account that was tweeted at 5:19 p.m., also on May 30.
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Abarca is a prominent figure in Kansas City. He represents Jackson County's First District and serves as the Chair of the Health and Environment Committee.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to FOX4 News for the latest updates and information.
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