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Henderson police seek missing mentally challenged man

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By ASHLEY CASPER REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

September 9, 2014 - 10:20 pm

Henderson police are searching for 45-year-old German Ramos, a missing mentally challenged man last seen Tuesday afternoon near his Henderson home.

Ramos left his home in the area of Horizon Ridge Parkway and Mission Drive at about 1:30 p.m., authorities said.

He is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with red lettering, blue jeans, glasses and a white baseball cap.

His first name is pronounced Herman.

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Ramos’ whereabouts is asked to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4913, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact Ashley Casper at acasper@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @TheCasperA

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