Newton County Sheriff’s office searching for missing Seneca man

Richard Drake has gone missing from the area of Bethel Road and Kapok Drive, north of Seneca.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says he was last seen around 9 p.m. on 01/22/2024.

He was last seen wearing a brown Carhartt coat, blue jeans and black shoes.

It is unknown where he would go. He left his vehicle and cell phone at home.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call our dispatch center right away at 417-451-8333.