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Reporter: Ben Bradley
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Authorities from Cowley County, Sumner County, Grant County Oklahoma and the Kansas Highway Patrol are searching for 87-year-old Jack Lee Howe of Winfield.

Howe was last seen around noon on Friday, leaving in his vehicle. He was reported missing yesterday and that's when authorities began looking for him.

This morning his 1999 dark blue Ford Ranger pickup was found south of the town of Caldwell, about 1/4 mile across the state line into Grant County, OK. Now the authorities, along with help from the Wichita Police helicopter, are searching the surrounding area for any sign of him.

Howe is described as a white male, about 5'8" and 100 lbs. with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red flannel shirt and blue jeans. He does suffer from certain medical conditions including what appears to be the beginning effects of dementia.

Authorities have released a photograph of Howe as well as one of his vehicle.

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Posted by: Kansas Missing Persons Location: Kansas on Aug 6, 2008 at 10:28 AM
You are extremely welcome. That is what we do, and the more places his picture is posted the more the story gets out, and makes people aware that he is missing and need to keep an eye out for him.

Posted by: Luann Hawker Location: Utah on Aug 5, 2008 at 06:55 PM
I am sorry to say that he hasn't been found yet. I am trying to keep running details and updates posted daily on my blog. The address is: http://www.scotthawker.com/blog/ladyhawker/ Thank you so much for adding him to the Kansas Missing Persons web site. That is extremely helpful.

Posted by: Kansas Missing Persons Location: Kansas Missing Persons on Aug 5, 2008 at 02:54 PM
We have added him to our missing persons website in hopes someone will see his picture and recognize him. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family and we hope for his prompt and safe return. His information was added to the website www.kansasmissing.com

Posted by: caldwellian Location: caldwell on Aug 5, 2008 at 01:50 PM
I myself have been wondering the same. What is happening, have they found the man? I hope that the outcome is what we all want, a safe return to his family.

Posted by: kanoklagirl Location: caldwell on Aug 5, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Been watching for a update. Has anyone heard if they have found this gentleman?

Posted by: Misty Location: Arkansas City Ks on Aug 5, 2008 at 08:52 AM
My thoughts and prayers are out to all the family and friends of Jack! We are all praying that he will return safely and unharmed! God Bless!!

Posted by: kanoklagirl Location: Caldwell on Aug 4, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I and my family pray for a safe return of this man. As of about 10:30 p.m. tonight the helicopters was still out in the Caldwell area looking for this man. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Posted by: Chris Location: Kuwait on Aug 4, 2008 at 09:37 PM
A special thanks to every one for their thoughts and prayers for my grandfather. Words can't say how much I appreciate the efforts people are making to find him. Thank you.

Posted by: Luann Location: Utah on Aug 4, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Jack is my grandfather. Thank you for the well wishes. Your thought and prayers are very appreciated by me and my family. He has been missing for over 72 hours now, but we are still extremely hopeful for a good outcome. We are praying that someone out there has seen him, and will contact the local law enforcement with some helpful information. Many thanks to everyone out there that is working so hard to find him, and to KAKE news that has been absolutely wonderful about providing online and television coverage to get his story out there where it can be seen.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 4, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack Howe for a safe return home.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 4, 2008 at 02:56 PM
A prayer has been sent for the safe and unharmed return of the gentleman,may god protect him where ever he maybe.

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