Spokane Police Department Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Male

Spokane Police Department successfully located Paxson Matthews, a 33-year-old missing endangered adult, after a public appeal for assistance. Matthews arrived in Spokane around September 12th and was last seen near 700 North Division. He has multiple disabilities, including being legally blind and deaf, which heightens concerns for his safety. The police provided a detailed description, noting his 5'10" height, 125-pound weight, brown hair, and blue eyes, as well as a large zig-zag scar from ear to ear. Matthews is known to wear ball caps and carry a brown fanny pack, and he typically wears black dress shoes.

The community's role was pivotal, as the SPD thanked residents for their collaboration in locating him. The department encourages anyone with information on missing persons to contact Crime Check. This incident underscores the importance of community involvement in ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals.