

Franky Fred, who was last seen by friends near Vancouver Lake last Friday (May 23)
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Franky Fred, who was last seen by friends near Vancouver Lake last Friday (May 23). Some of Franky’s personal effects were also located near the lake, on a beach near the Columbia River.
Fred was last seen wearing black Nike shoes, black pants, and a white hoodie with Hawaiian flowers. Franky Fred is an 18-year-old Pacific Islander male. He is 5-foot-5, 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
If any member of the public has immediately actionable information as to Franky’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact 9-1-1. Non-exigent information can be relayed to Detective Dewey at james.dewey@cityofvancouver.us.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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