Jun 25, 2022

Search continues: Foul play could be involved in Kan. man's disappearance

Posted Jun 25, 2022 1:00 PM
Police seek information about this van.Photo Salina Police Department
Police seek information about this van.Photo Salina Police Department

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities continue their search for a Salina man who has not been seen in over two weeks and is being considered a missing, endangered person.

Police are looking for information concerning a Chevrolet Express van they believe is connected to the disappearance of a Salina man.

On June 18, the Salina Police Department reported it was investigating the disappearance of 44-year-old Nathan Philip Thompson who at that time hadn't been seen in approximately a week. Police said Thompson was being considered a missing endangered person.

He is described as being 6-foot-2, weighs 184 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Nathan Phillip Thompson -photo from May 2022
Nathan Phillip Thompson -photo from May 2022

On June 21, the Salina Police Department reported investigators, developed information that the a Chevrolet Express van was possibly used to facilitate the disappearance of Nathan Thompson. The Salina Police Department has the van in its possession and are asking the public for any information they can provide with regards to the van since June 9th, 2022. Police especially want information on sightings of the vehicle in rural areas.

The van police believe is connected to Thompson's disappearance
The van police believe is connected to Thompson's disappearance

Anyone that has seen the van and/or its driver should contact the Salina Police Department, Crime Stoppers or the tip line below.

If you have had contact with Nathan Thompson since June 1, 2022, have information concerning his disappearance, or have information relative to the fire at 1635 Elgin please contact the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210. You may also call Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS or make an online tip at: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 and ask to speak to Detective Lemon, case 2022-17281.