Mandan police say missing 21-year-old Keith Belgarde Jr. found safe

Mandan Police updated the public March 2 that Keith Belgarde Jr, last seen Feb 26 and previously reported missing, has been located safe

March 4, 2026

The Mandan Police Department said Keith Belgarde Jr., a 21-year-old Indigenous man reported missing after last being seen Feb. 26, has been located safe, according to an update shared by Mandan Police on March 2.

Police had previously asked the public for help locating Belgarde, who was described as six feet tall, 200 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. In a Facebook update, the Mandan Police Department said Belgarde has been found safe. No additional details were provided.

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