UPDATE: Springfield Police have provided a new update about a man who has been reported missing.
Authorities say Marteze “Tez” Ward was last seen Monday night.
Detective believe Ward has left the Springfield area.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW
Springfield Police are looking for a missing man.
32-year-old Marteze “Tez” Ward was last seen on Monday.
Police searched Fellows Lake Tuesday but didn’t find him.
Authorities say he may be on foot.
Press Release
We have received several inquiries from the public into the investigation of missing person Marteze “Tez” Ward. The Springfield Police Department’s investigation into his whereabouts continues.
On the afternoon of Aug. 10th, an extensive search was conducted in the area of Fellows Lake by Springfield detectives with the assistance of the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Greene County Sherriff’s Office, and the Springfield Fire Department.
We have also received inquiries from citizens requesting to form a search party. The area surrounding Fellows Lake stretches several square miles and is heavily wooded. Detectives are currently following up on leads in order to narrow down a possible location of Ward to support the most productive search possible. When that information becomes available, we will send out an update.
Thank you to everyone who continues to assist in the search.
Previous Release:
The Springfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing person Marteze “Tez” Ward.
Ward was last reportedly seen on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at about 10:30 a.m. Officers believe his last possible location was in the area of Fellows Lake. He is likely to be on foot
Ward is a 32-year-old black male, 5’11” and 180 lbs. He has curly black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing square glasses, a green shirt, and dark grey or green shorts with brown sandals.
Officers are seeking to confirm his well-being. Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts should immediately call 911 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477).
