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SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Adult

Michele Anderson, 509.625.5868


Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.


UPDATE: Mr. Etherton has been located and is safe.

The Spokane Police Department is requesting the community’s help in locating a missing adult possibly suffering from medical issues.

Jon Etherton was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday in Northwest Spokane driving his silver 2005 Chevy Equinox with Washington Plate AQW8971. Etherton is a white male, 63 years of age with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, blue jeans and brown leather shoes. Etherton has not returned home and does not have his cell phone or his medications, which is not normal behavior for him.

Attached is a photo of John Etherton along with a photo of a vehicle similar to the one he is driving.

Incident #2019-20085107

If located call Crime Check at 509.456.2233 immediately.



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