Full Notification

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory.

Sheriff Rick Walter states that Richard David Upchurch, 50, has been reported missing by his family. He is described as a white male, 5'9” and 190 pounds. He has brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, with a scar on his abdomen, wearing unknown clothing. His last known contact with family was a little over three weeks ago.
Upchurch was last seen in Jonesboro, Ark. on April 29. He has no permanent address, but has frequented the Poplar Bluff area, according to Sheriff Walter. Walter states Upchurch is known to abuse drugs and has a heart condition. Sheriff Walter stated that his office is currently tracking down leads and making contact with Upchurch’s known associates. Walter said that his office is considering the circumstances surrounding Upchurch’s disappearance suspicious at this time.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Scott County Sheriff's Office at 573-545-3525.