Pittsfield Township seek missing 37-year-old in need of medical attention
Cayan Thaxton (WDIV)
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police in Pittsfield Township are looking for a 37-year-old man missing since November.
According to authorities, Cayan Thaxton was last seen at about 2 p.m., Nov. 10, near the Target on Carpenter Road and has not been heard from since Nov. 18. Police said Thaxton is homeless, uses public transportation and sometimes stays at shelters.
Police said he has been without an important medication and may be in need of medical attention.
He has no electric devices and asks to use other’s phones to contact his family. Police said he previously frequented Lansing and Dearborn areas.
Cayan Thaxton Details Age 37 years old Height 5 feet, 8 inches Weight 170-200 pounds
Anyone who has seen Cayan Thaxton or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Pittsfield Township Police Department at 734-822-4911.
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