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James Bandy Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newport News, Virginia on Nov 05, 2018

Victim Details

Jul 08, 2020

Jul 21, 2020

James

Bandy Jr.

52

45

66 inches

154 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 05, 2018

Newport News

Virginia

Newport News City

23607

No

86595

Newport News Police Department

Newport News

Virginia

Newport News City

23605

9710 Jefferson Avenue, Virginia

7572472500

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nngov.com/police

2019-58472

2019-09-24

Newport News Police Department

8189

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/21/2026


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In the autumn of 2018, concern began to grow for the well-being of 45-year-old James Earl Bandy Jr. in Newport News, Virginia. He was last seen by his father in the downtown area of the city, a familiar place for the family. The last confirmed contact with James was on November 5, 2018. Described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 6 inches and weighing around 154 pounds, James was a noticeable figure in his community. He had black hair, which was balding on top, brown eyes, and typically wore a ...
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