ABINGDON, Ill. —
Update - February 12
The Knox County Sheriff's Department says that 58-year-old Rob Rogers has been found dead.
According to authorities, Knox County Deputies and Abingdon Police Officers responded to the Knox Road 600E and Knox Road 825 after being notified that Rogers' vehicle had been spotted in a field.
After arriving at the scene, the officers checked the area, and found Rogers deceased near his car.
Foul play is not currently suspected. The case is still under investigation.
Original Story
Police have asked the public for help in locating a 58-year-old Abingdon man who went missing Wednesday, Feb. 9.
A news release from the Abingdon Police Department said Rob L. Rogers was last seen wearing a long-sleeve blue shirt, blue denim pants, a black cap and brown boots. Police described as a white man standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds.
In an email, Abingdon Police Chief Rick D. Pecsi told News 8 Rogers was last seen Wednesday morning by a family member who reported he was driving his maroon 1999 Dodge Ram pickup truck. Rogers' truck has an Illinois license plate that reads 1575390-B.
Below are pictures of his truck from the Abingdon Police Department:
Pecsi also said there are concerns about Rogers due to a "possible health condition," though the extent of the condition "has not been determined."
A Thursday night Facebook post from the department said Rogers' cellphone last pinged in Fulton County. Chief Pecsi told News 8 authorities with the Fulton County Sheriff's Department and the Illinois State Police helped search for him Thursday night.
Illinois State Police used its air operations unit and two planes to conduct "a lengthy air search." However, neither Rogers nor his truck was located. Pecsi said his agency is following up on additional information "as we obtain it."
Those with any information of his whereabouts were asked to contact the Abington Police Department at 309-462-2091 or the Knox County Sheriff's Department at 309-343-9151.
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