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Posted on: May 18, 2021

[ARCHIVED] ELPD Continues to Search for Missing Person

Shirley Baughan

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) continues to search for Shirley Baughan.

Baughan is a 76-year-old white female and is approximately 5’6” with a medium build (see photo). She was last seen Monday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. and it’s believed she walked away from Independence Village, 2530 Marfitt Road. She was last seen wearing a grey/black shirt with a butterfly print and jeans.

Community members are encouraged to call ELPD at (517) 351-4220 or 911 if they have any information.

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