Advisory
UPDATE: Press Release: Missing Person
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 09/09/26
Missing Person
PRESS RELEASE
Norton Shores Police Department Seeking Assistance Locating a Missing Endangered Person
The Norton Shores Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eddie Lee Donald Jr., 49, who has been reported as a missing endangered person.
Donald left his assisted living residence in the 100 block of E. Mt. Garfield Road at approximately 1:15 p.m. on September 5, 2026. He was last seen walking northbound on Henry Street. Donald does not have a phone, wallet, identification, or a change of clothing with him.
Donald is described as a Black male, approximately 6'1" tall and 246 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black cowboy hat, black shirt, tan coat, black pants, and blue gym shoes.
Donald has known connections in the Muskegon area, including Muskegon Heights. Officers have been working to locate him, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Norton Shores Police Department immediately at (231) 733-2691, Silent Observer at (231) 722-7463, or 9-1-1.
UPDATE: Press Release: Missing Person 
UPDATE – September 16, 2026
Eddie Lee Donald Jr., who was previously reported as a missing endangered person, has been located and is safe.
The Norton Shores Police Department would like to thank our community members and law enforcement partners for their assistance throughout this investigation. We greatly appreciate everyone who shared information, remained vigilant, and assisted in the effort to locate Mr. Donald.
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 09/09/26
Missing Person
PRESS RELEASE
Norton Shores Police Department Seeking Assistance Locating a Missing Endangered Person
The Norton Shores Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eddie Lee Donald Jr., 49, who has been reported as a missing endangered person.
Donald left his assisted living residence in the 100 block of E. Mt. Garfield Road at approximately 1:15 p.m. on September 5, 2026. He was last seen walking northbound on Henry Street. Donald does not have a phone, wallet, identification, or a change of clothing with him.
Donald is described as a Black male, approximately 6'1" tall and 246 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black cowboy hat, black shirt, tan coat, black pants, and blue gym shoes.
Donald has known connections in the Muskegon area, including Muskegon Heights. Officers have been working to locate him, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
This is an active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Norton Shores Police Department immediately at (231) 733-2691, Silent Observer at (231) 722-7463, or 9-1-1.
Address/Location
Norton Shores Police Department
4814 Henry St
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-733-2691