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Elijah Scales, Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug 31, 2024

Victim Details

Oct 08, 2024

Oct 15, 2024

Elijah

Scales, Jr.

72

71

74 inches

230 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 31, 2024

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

No

154761

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Russell Stevens

Sergeant/Investigator

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

2409020686ME

2024-09-02

Memphis Police Department

3164

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

06/30/2026


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On August 31, 2024, 71-year-old Elijah Scales, Jr. was last seen in Memphis, Tennessee. His disappearance prompted concern, and a report was filed with the Memphis Police Department on September 2, 2024. Described as a Black male, 6'2" tall and weighing approximately 230 pounds with a gray beard, Mr. Scales' case drew the attention of both local law enforcement and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities noted that he was known to be experiencing homelessness, a factor ...
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