Easthampton police seek public’s help in locating missing 22-year-old

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Easthampton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Rodney Yankson , a 22-year-old resident who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.

Yankson was last seen leaving his home in the Pleasant Street area of Easthampton around 12:30 p.m. on August 13.

He was reportedly riding a black mountain bike at the time he disappeared. Rodney Yankson is described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighing around 155 pounds. He has black hair, a beard, and brown eyes. Unfortunately, it is unclear what clothing Yankson was wearing when he was last seen, adding to the urgency and difficulty of locating him.

Authorities are urging anyone who sees Yankson or has any details that might help locate him to contact the Easthampton Police at (413) 527-1212, extension 0.

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