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.
Simmons bought the Video Underground in 2011 after having worked there. It's Boston's last neighborhood video store.
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Yikes! I'm a customer there,
By anon
Tue, 08/13/2013 - 2:43pm
Yikes! I'm a customer there, he's a really nice guy. I hope he's OK.
He opened the store on Sunday
By Shamus
Tue, 08/13/2013 - 6:07pm
He opened the store on Sunday but was last seen on the cameras about 2:10.
Any more input?
By Boston_res
Tue, 08/13/2013 - 7:51pm
Was he a depressed person, in financial trouble, or worse?
Don't think so
By craiggggles
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 8:45am
I don't know him personally, but from what I've heard, he was neither of those things.
Clothes
By anon
Tue, 08/13/2013 - 9:05pm
Does anyone know what he was last seen wearing?
I saw him get on the inbound
By anon
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
Tell Police
By anon
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.
Re: Tell the police
By anon
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 9:25am
Already taken care of. I told them yesterday afternoon
comment from the first photo link says..
By Sarcastic Sam
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.
The bar he was involved in
By anon
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 4:06pm
The bar he was involved in the altercation at was the Brendan Behan. From a reputable source.
The behan made a report
By anon
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.
The bar altercation was
By anon
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 5:44pm
The bar altercation was Saturday night not Sunday.
Police release missing-person alert
By adamg
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 7:31pm
With a couple of different photos.
Workers keeping store open
By adamg
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 7:37pm
Posted on the Video Underground Facebook page:
he's been found
By anon
Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:00am
unscheduled vacation
Contact
By Fran
Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:12am
His sister just posted on facebook that she has heard from him and he IS alive.
great news, am a customer and
By ella
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.
Found
By adamg
Thu, 08/15/2013 - 10:20am
Boston Police report.
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