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*Cancelled* Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Kenner Man

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*Cancelled* Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Kenner Man

Published: 08-29-2024 | Category: Troop B

UPDATE: Mr. Evans was located safe and has returned to the assisted living facility. The Silver Alert is cancelled. Please direct any questions to the Kenner Police Department.


Original Release August 29, 2024


Jefferson Parish - Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Kenner Police Department for 65-year-old James Evans, Jr. Evans was last seen at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was discovered missing this morning around 10:30 a.m. Mr. James is a patient at an assisted living facility in Kenner, where he walked away from.


Evans is a black male with brown eyes and grey hair. He is 6'00" tall, weighs approximately 150 pounds and was last seen wearing a teal shirt and burgundy pants.


Family members confirm that Evans suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Kenner Police Department at 504-712-2222 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Kenner Police Department.

Contact Information:
Sgt. Kate Stegall
Louisiana State Police - Region NOLA
Public Affairs Section
[email protected]
(225) 925-6202