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Friends launch search for missing owner of JP video store

By adamg on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 1:36pm
Josiah Simmons

Friends say Josiah Simmons, who owns Video Underground on Centre Street in Hyde Square, was supposed to open the store Monday morning but never showed up.

Simmons was last seen around 1 p.m. on Sunday in Hyde Square.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Boston Police.

Larger photo. Another photo.

Simmons bought the Video Underground in 2011 after having worked there. It's Boston's last neighborhood video store.

Neighborhoods: 
Jamaica Plain
Topics: 
Business
Free tagging: 
Hyde Square


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Comments

By anon on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 2:43pm.

Yikes! I'm a customer there, he's a really nice guy. I hope he's OK.

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By Shamus on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 6:07pm.

He opened the store on Sunday but was last seen on the cameras about 2:10.

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By Boston_res on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 7:51pm.

Was he a depressed person, in financial trouble, or worse?

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By craiggggles on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 8:45am.

I don't know him personally, but from what I've heard, he was neither of those things.

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By anon on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 9:05pm.

Does anyone know what he was last seen wearing?

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By anon on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 10:24pm.

I saw him get on the inbound train at Stonybrook Station Sunday afternoon around 2:40pm. He was wearing a black hoodie and skinny black jeans. We're acquaintances and we exchanges smiles and nods before boarding the train. He had on headphones and seemed in good spirit and was rocking out with his headphones on. I hope he's found safe and sound soon

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By anon on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 8:01am.

Your information sounds important. Call the Boston Police Area E 13 to let them know. It may be helpful to their investigation.

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By anon on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 9:25am.

Already taken care of. I told them yesterday afternoon

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By Sarcastic Sam on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:16pm.

...the guy reportedly got in a fight at a bar sunday night? Hope he's okay. Never met the guy but I've gotta love someone who keeps a video store open.

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By anon on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 4:06pm.

The bar he was involved in the altercation at was the Brendan Behan. From a reputable source.

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By anon on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 5:29pm.

Those working at the bar that night gave statements to the police and talked with detectives working on the case. All parties involved in the fight have been IDed. Hopefully something gets sorted out soon, I hope Josiah is okay.

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By anon on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 5:44pm.

The bar altercation was Saturday night not Sunday.

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By adamg on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 7:31pm.

With a couple of different photos.

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By adamg on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 7:37pm.

Posted on the Video Underground Facebook page:

The Video Underground and all Josiah's friends and family are awaiting his safe return. We are keeping the shop up and running through this ordeal and our thoughts and prayers are with him.

-VU family

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By anon on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:00am.

unscheduled vacation

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By Fran on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:12am.

His sister just posted on facebook that she has heard from him and he IS alive.

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By ella on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 6:51pm.

great news, am a customer and he has alway been nice, professional, and helful.glad hes ok, and the video store is a great store for all us who still like to rent movies and suppot local business.

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By adamg on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 10:20am.

Boston Police report.

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