Authorities seek public’s help in last known sightings of Grundy Center man

By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com

State authorities are again asking for the public’s assistance in the case of a Grundy Center man who was reported missing in late October.

“We are still searching for Michael Johns. We do believe foul play was involved in the situation,” DCI Special Agent Scott Reger said.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is encouraging the public to provide any details of sightings or contact with Michael Bruce Johns, age 28, in the area between Charles City, Rockford, Greene and south of Nashua.

Based off of two photos from security footage, law enforcement believe Johns was last spotted wearing a white baseball cap, a green or dark colored Under Armor hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and white/gray tennis shoes. He was last seen between Green and Charles City at about 6 a.m. on Oct. 25.

Johns is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and about 180 pounds.

“The public is also encouraged to be vigilant to be looking for anything that would indicate a current location for Johns based off the clothing that he is believed to be wearing,” the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office at 319-824- 6933, or contact Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300- TIPS (8477). Tips may also be left at www.cvcrimestop.com. Tips may also be sent with TipSoft or by texting the word CEDAR plus the information to CRIMES (274637).

TUESDAY, 1:16 p.m. — The investigation into a Grundy Center man’s disappearance is examining potential foul play, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said on Tuesday.

The state is asking Floyd County residents to report potential sightings of Michael Bruce Johns, 28, who was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

“We are searching for a person who we believe there was foul play involved in his disappearance,” Reger told the Press.

Johns was reported missing by his mother on Oct. 26. At the time, the listing on the Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page said Johns may be in the Charles City or Waterloo areas.

Johns is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and about 180 pounds.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-8477, the Grundy Center Police Department at 319-825-5523, or the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department at 319-824-6933. You can also leave information at www.cvcrimestop.com.

This story will be updated as the Charles City Press confirms new developments.