Silver Alert WV - Mark Coles, 68, needs medication, Rand, 28 October 2022

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The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with locating Mark Coles, 68, of Rand. Mark’s family hasn’t had contact with him since October 28th. They are concerned for Mark due to his health conditions and he needs his medication. Mark is known to travel by foot or public transit and often carries a backpack and walking stick. Mark is 5’7, 165 lbs, and is balding. If you have any information on Mark’s whereabouts please contact KCSO at 304-357-0169.

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This article shows a heart condition is the medical condition he needs medication for - that is very concerning to me because it could progress very quickly. I also read a family friend's comment about diabetes, which doubles down the need to locate him:

"The agency reports that Mark Coles, 68, has a heart condition."

Silver Alert issued for missing man

Emergency officials say Mark Coles, 68, has a heart condition.

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The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with locating Mark Coles, 68, of Rand. Mark’s family hasn’t had contact with him since October 28th. They are concerned for Mark due...

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The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with locating Mark Coles, 68, of Rand. Mark’s family hasn’t had contact with him since October 28th. They are concerned for Mark due to his health conditions and he needs his medication. Mark Cole is known to travel by foot or public transit and often carries a backpack and walking stick.

Mr. Cole is 5’7, 165 lbs, and is balding. A SILVER ALERT has been issued for Mr. Cole. If you have any information on Mr. Coles whereabouts please contact us at 304-357-0169 or call 911.

 

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NOV 22, 2022

SILVER ALERT: West Virginia man still missing, last seen in Smithers area​

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The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released video clips they say show Mr. Coles traveling on a KRT bus from Rand on Oct. 30. They say he exited the bus at Hughes Creek in the eastern part of the county.

They say that Mr. Coles then walked east on Route 60 for several miles and was seen on surveillance cameras in Smithers in Fayette County. Then, around 11 p.m., KCSO says Mr. Coles was seen near the Montgomery bridge near the McDonalds in Smithers.

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SILVER ALERT | Missing man seen on KRT surveillance video​

In the video, Coles can be seen boarding a bus from Rand at 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 30 and exiting at Hughes Creek at 6:41 p.m.

Around 11:00 pm, officials say Coles was spotted near the Montgomery Bridge and near the McDonalds’s in Smithers. After that, deputies say his direction of travel is unknown.

 

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NOV 22, 2022

New details, videos released in search for man reported missing in Kanawha County​

The sheriff’s office said there were reports that Coles was walking in the lane of traffic on Route 60, raising concern to those who saw him. About 11 p.m., Coles was spotted near the Montgomery bridge and near the McDonald's in Smithers. The sheriff’s office said his direction of travel from that point is unknown currently.

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NOV 23, 2022

Kanawha County deputies hopeful as search for missing man enters fourth week

As the search for 68-year-old Mark Coles enters its fourth week, new surveillance video is leaving investigators encouraged.

www.wsaz.com

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“That was hours and hours and hours of sifting through the footage to be able to track him from Rand,” Chief Deputy Joe Crawford said Wednesday. “Our main goal is to reunite Mr. Coles with his family.”

Deputies said Coles got off the bus near Hughes Creek and they believe he walked along U.S. 60 for several miles crossing into Montgomery, being spotted near the Montgomery Bridge and eventually crossing into Fayette County into the town of Smithers.

“It’s a very small community, a very close community and we do feel very safe here,” Larry Villarreal, a Smithers resident said.

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KCSO said Coles had last been seen near the Smithers McDonald’s around 11 p.m. on Oct. 30, and his next movements are unknown.

Crawford believes Coles may have had connections in the Gauley Bridge area, but any tip is welcomed.

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP97335

 

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Still missing...

 

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I haven't heard a peep about Mark locally since November.

 

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Still missing; Sheriff's post is still up and NamUs entry is active.