Independence police search for man last seen in January

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Independence police are asking for the public’s help to find a man who hasn’t been seen since January.

Police said Irvin Banda-Silva was last in contact with his family around Jan. 7, and his family is concerned for his mental wellbeing.

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Officials said he has been seen visiting homeless shelters in the past and could still be. Police did not release a last known location.

Silva is described as 6-foot-2, weighing 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police said he has a cross tattoo on the back of his neck, and he was last seen with a full beard and mohawk hairstyle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Independence police at 816-325-7330.

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