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James Shelton (Courtesy/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

January 16, 2015 - 11:39 am

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a man who has several medical issues and may be under severe emotional distress.

James Shelton, 65, was last seen about noon Thursday near Washington Avenue and Decatur Boulevard. Police did not disclose his medical issues.

He is described as 6 feet tall and 190 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair.

Anyone with information on Shelton’s whereabouts is asked to contact Metro’s missing person detail at 702-828-2907.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @CassandraTaloma.

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