Silver Alert: Topeka Police Search for Missing 68-Year-Old Kevin Remfry
- The Topeka Police Department has cancelled a Silver Alert after 68-year-old Kevin Remfry, who had been reported missing, was located deceased.
- The department stated that the next of kin has been notified of the death.
- The search for Remfry began after the Topeka Police Department received a critical missing person report at 5:45 p.m.
The Topeka Police Department has cancelled a Silver Alert after 68-year-old Kevin Remfry, who had been reported missing, was located deceased.
Police confirmed on April 8, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. That Remfry had been found dead. The department stated that the next of kin has been notified of the death.
Search Timeline and Details
The search for Remfry began after the Topeka Police Department received a critical missing person report at 5:45 p.m. On April 7, 2026. According to officials, Remfry had been missing since late March 2026.
Lieutenant John Trimble of the Topeka Police Department managed the active Silver Alert, which sought assistance from the public and media partners to locate the 68-year-old man.
Following the discovery of the body, officials informed 13 NEWS that no foul play is suspected at this time.
Topeka Police Department statement
The Topeka Police Department would like to thank members of the public and media partners who provided information and assisted in this case.
Contact Information
The Topeka Police Department continues to accept information related to the search through the following channels:
- Email: telltpd@topeka.org
- Phone: 785-368-9400
- Anonymous tips via Shawnee County Crime Stoppers: 785-234-0007