Authorities are searching for a Boone County man reported as missing.
According to a release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, 28-year-old Jacob Paul Lipe was reported as a missing person on April 11.
Lipe was last physically seen by family on or about January 22 in Harrison. He was seen leaving in a white Ford F-150 with Arkansas tags.
Lipe was in contact with family and friends via phone calls until March 4, and via SMS text message until March 8. Officials state no family or friends have had any contact with Lipe since March 8. It is reported he was seeking employment opportunities in Kansas and law enforcement has reason to believe he did spend some time in the state of Kansas after leaving home.
Information has been gathered leading law enforcement to believe Lipe may also be in the area of East St. Louis, Ill.
Lipe is described as being a 6’1″ white male weighing approximately 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Lipe is encouraged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (870-741-8404.
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