Man Reported Missing from West Harrison Area

Roger Purcell was last seen on Thursday.

(Franklin County, Ind.) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Roger Purcell.

Purcell is missing from the West Harrison area. 

He was last seen on Thursday, June 20 at 11:00 p.m. and is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. 

Purcell is a 50-year-old black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 250 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a gray cutoff tank top and white shorts.

If you have any information on Roger Purcell, contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 765-647-4138 or 911

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