Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Man With Special Needs Located in Crisis Shelter

Police say Yvenson Jean-Pierre was last seen Tuesday evening in nearby Alpharetta when he left his home to go for a walk.

UPDATE at 9:11 p.m.:

Alpharetta police say Yvenson Jean-Pierre, the 24-year-old resident reported missing late Wednesday morning, has been located in a crisis shelter in DeKalb County.

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ORIGINAL STORY

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is asking the public to help them locate a 24-year-old man with special needs.

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Yvenson Jean-Pierre left his residence on Tidewater Way the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 17 to go for a walk and “has not been seen or heard from since,” said department spokesperson George Gordon.

He was last seen wearing a long sleeve white shirt, black pants, blue jacket and black and white Adidas shoes.

“We have no reason to believe Mr. Jean-Pierre is in danger, but we simply need to locate him and check on his welfare,” Gordon added.

If anyone observes or makes contact with Jean-Pierre, contact Alpharetta police at 678-297-6300 and press option #1.

Photo credit: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

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