HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama NAACP says it is supporting the Huntsville Police Department’s efforts to locate realtor Ronald Dumas Jr., who officials believe was kidnapped in December.
The Alabama NAACP is doing this in conjunction with the Huntsville-Madison NAACP Branch, Angels Arms Women and Teen Organization and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
The organization says it will have more to say on these efforts on Monday, before the Dumas family holds a candlelight vigil at Hope Community Church.
“Mr. Dumas is a member of our community, and it is our duty to be aware of one another’s safety and whereabouts, especially in a time when there’s so much chaos and uncertainty,” said Benard Simelton, president of the Alabama NAACP. “Additionally, we are asking each of you to be cognizant of your surroundings, if you must go out, remain in a group of at least two to three individuals, especially when traveling. We want to ensure everyone’s safety,” said Simelton.
Dumas was last seen leaving a liquor store off of University Drive on December 15. His car was found abandoned on I-40 near Camden, Tennessee, on December 16, and his phone pinged heading towards Memphis hours later.
A missing persons report was filed on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, and he was placed on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Missing Persons List as a missing adult on Dec. 23.
In February, Huntsville Police upgraded the missing persons case to an abduction, saying they obtained “critical new evidence” and had reason to believe five people were involved in kidnapping Dumas.
News 19 has been following this case closely and will keep you updated on it here. We will also be in attendance at the Alabama NAACP’s conference and at the candlelight vigil on Monday. You can find more here on the Search for Ronald Dumas Jr.
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