Jeffrey Rhodes, 45 MSG [DECEASED - SELF INFLICTED] From Brentwood, CA Since 1-26-08

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Brentwood man reported missing
By Rowena Coetsee
STAFF WRITER
Article Launched: 01/26/2008 05:07:02 PM PST

BRENTWOOD -- Police are asking the public for help finding a Brentwood man who disappeared on his way to work early Friday morning.

Jeffrey Rhodes, 45, left home about 4:45 a.m. for his job at Pacifica Fire Department but never arrived, said Lt. Tom Hansen of Brentwood Police Department.

Rhodes' wife reported him missing about 12:30 p.m., Hansen said.

Since then Brentwood police together with California Highway Patrol and East Bay Regional Parks have been searching for Rhodes, tracing his usual 63-mile route with ground units and a couple of helicopters to see if he'd had an accident and driven off the road, Hansen said.

Police don't suspect foul play, he added.

Rhodes was driving a 1998 white Ford-150 truck with an extra cab and the license plate 5T28550.

He is described as white, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 170 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Rhodes also has a tattoo of a bird on his left shoulder.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call either Detective Couch at 925-809-7730 or Detective Daansen at 925-809-7732.

http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_8088101?nclick_check=1

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Jan 26, 2008 6:07 pm US
Search On For Missing Pacifica Firefighter

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BRENTWOOD (BCN) ― A 45-year-old Brentwood firefighter has been reported missing Saturday after he was last seen heading for work Friday afternoon, according to police.

Jeffery "Lunchbox" Rhodes left his home at about 4:45 p.m. and was on his way to the Pacifica Fire Department, the Brentwood Police Department said. But he never arrived and has not been heard from since.

He is described as a white male, with brown hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds and has a tattoo of a bird on his left shoulder.

Rhodes was last seen driving a white 1998 Ford F-150 extra cab pickup truck with license plate number 5T28550.

Anyone with information on Rhodes' whereabouts is asked to call Detective Couch at (925) 809-7730 or Detective Daansen (925) 809-7732.

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:howdy: Tip of the hat to Rockdog for providing the following link with regards to Jeffrey Rhodes. We are sad to report the following;

Missing Pacifica firefighter found dead
By Julia Scott, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 01/27/2008 02:27:38 PM PST

Pacifica firefighter and Brentwood resident Jeffrey Rhodes, 45, was found dead this morning after a two-day search, according to Pacifica officials.
Pacifica City Manager Stephen Rhodes (no relation) confirmed at 1:15 p.m. that he had received word that Rhodes’ body had been found earlier this morning. The father of four went missing after leaving his Brentwood home before dawn on Friday morning, en route to begin his firefighting shift in Pacifica, according to media reports. A search began after he never showed up for work.

It was not known as of 2 p.m. where Rhodes’ body was discovered, by whom or in what condition. The Brentwood Police Department did not immediately return calls, although Brentwood officers previously reported that they did not suspect foul play.

Pacifica Deputy Fire Chief Steve Brandville said Rhodes had been with the fire department for five of six years and was an “outstanding” man and firefighter.

“All I can say is, he was one of the most liked people in the department,” said Brandville. “It’s been especially hard on the crew itself. They’ve been very tight and this came completely unexpectedly.”

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8094117

[Rockdog]

Police say Rhodes died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8094117?source=most_emailed


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Police say Rhodes died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8094117?source=most_emailed


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I'm sorry to hear that. My condolences to his friends and family. May you now rest in Peace Jeffrey Rhodes... :1222423:

[KittyMom]

Oh, how sad...

[PinkPony]

My sincerest condolences to Jeffrey's family.:1222423:

I think I need to quit reading today. There is just waayy too much of this.