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Odessa Police searching for missing 82-year-old man
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· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The department's phone number is 432-333-3641, and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 432-333-TIPS.
The Odessa Police Department is searching for a missing 82-year-old man. James Foley Wright is the individual they are trying to locate. He was last seen in the Eastover area, specifically in the 3000 block.
Wright is described as being 6'2" tall and weighing around 190 pounds. The police are seeking information from the public to help find him. Anyone with knowledge of Wright's whereabouts can contact the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers to provide information.
The department's phone number is 432-333-3641, and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 432-333-TIPS. Further details about the missing person case are available from the Odessa Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 2, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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