Columbus police searching for critical missing 36-year-old man
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old man who has been reported critically missing.
According to a missing-person notice issued by the department, DeAndre Jones was last seen in the area of 710 Center Street, the address to Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus, in Columbus at approximately 3:37 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Jones is described as:
Age: 36
Sex: Male
Height: 6 feet, 2 inches
Weight: Approximately 160 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Black shirt, blue jeans and multicolored shoes
The case is being investigated by the Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims Unit.
Anyone who has information about Jones or his whereabouts is asked to contact 911, the CPD Special Victims Unit at 706-225-3449, or lead investigator Sgt. David Marrero at 706-225-4480.
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