Lost
Lost contact with 22-year-old Jake Thompson last seen in downtown South Bend wearing a grey hoodie and jeans, carrying a black backpack.
Downtown South Bend
Lost
listing
Posted
9 months
ago
Description
We have lost contact with our son, Jake Thompson, who is 22 years old. He was last seen around downtown South Bend on Wednesday afternoon and was wearing a grey hoodie and jeans. He has short brown hair and was carrying a black backpack. We are really worried and would appreciate any help in finding him.
Approximate last-seen location
Downtown South Bend
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