Police feared attempted suicide after Nickelodeon star was reported missing

14 April 2023 , 19:32

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Drake Bell had been declared 'missing and endangered'

A 911 call has revealed police officers were concerned for Drake Bell and feared a "possible attempted suicide" as he was reported "missing and endangered".

The former Nickelodeon star was declared missing on Thursday, but has since been in contact with police officers and is said to be "safe".

The 36-year-old had last been seen on Wednesday at around 9pm in the area of Mainland High School, Florida.

In the 911 call, an officer from Orlando Police Department explained they were concerned for Drake and said: "I have a possible attempted suicide."

Asked to explain the situation by a second officer, they said: "Basically, there is a celebrity who had a falling out with his wife."

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Drake Bell had been declared 'missing and endangered' but has since been found 'safe' (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

During the call, which was obtained by TMZ, the officer said Drake had been in contact with his family to tell them he was in a hotel in Orlando.

Daytona Beach Police Department took to Facebook on Thursday to share an update on the case as they confirmed they were in contact with Drake.

"At this time, we can confirm law enforcement officials are in contact and Mr. Bell is safe."

Earlier, they had taken to social media to appeal for information for the missing 36-year-old.

Sharing a picture of Drake, they wrote: "Officers are looking for Jared Bell, DOB 06/27/1986.

"He should be traveling in a 2022 grey BMW and his last known location is potentially the area of Mainland High School on 4/12/2023 just before 9p.m.

He has since been in contact with police (Getty Images)

The actor is well-known for his Nickelodeon work (Getty Images)

"He is considered missing and endangered.

"If you know where he is or have any information, please contact Detective Jayson Wallace at 386-671-5207 or [email protected]."

In the comments, the police had been forced to reiterate "this is a legitimate post" and urged anyone with information to get in touch.

Following the incident, Drake took to Twitter to try and make light of the situation, writing: "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this?"

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Fans were quick to comment on his post to share their relief, with one person writing: "Has happened to me (not to this extend of) but yeah. Glad you are fine."

Another joked: "Oh and here I thought it was just my calls you were ignoring."

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