UPDATE: DANVILLE POLICE ARE REPORTING ERIC BELL HAS BEEN LOCATED IN ANOTHER CITY.
THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
The Danville Police Department is asking for help from the community in finding missing person Eric M. Bell. Mr. Bell is a 56-year-old black male who may go by the nickname of Scanner Man. Bell is 6′ tall and weighs around 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, sweatpants, and red & white shoes.
Bell’s family hasn’t seen him in over one month and wants to speak with him to check his health and safety. Bell is currently homeless and there is no reason to believe Bell is in danger.
If anyone knows the whereabouts, has information, or has had contact with Eric Bell, please contact Detective B. Hahne at 217-431-2863.