Springfield Police Seek Missing Man After Reported Assault and Abduction
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing 22-year-old man who was reportedly assaulted and forced into a van early Tuesday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 1600 N. Summit Ave. in Springfield.
The missing man, identified as Deric J. Snider, is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 135 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and a light complexion. His clothing at the time of the incident is unknown.
Authorities said Snider was allegedly assaulted by two unidentified white males before being placed in a blue van of an unknown make. The van had no license plates and may have a broken driver's-side window.
No further descriptions of the two men have been provided.
Anyone who sees Snider, the two men or the vehicle, or who has information about the incident, is urged to call 911 immediately or contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-862-7911.
The advisory was issued by the Springfield Police Department and distributed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
