Michael Curtis Thrasher, 41, vanished from Anderson County, South Carolina, in late summer 2017. He was last seen walking away from a friend’s residence in Honea Path on August 5, 2017. At the time he’d been staying with another friend in nearby Williamston and left behind all of his personal belongings and failed to collect a paycheck, actions his family says were out of character for a man who kept in regular contact with them.

Thrasher is about 5 feet 6 inches tall with blue eyes and numerous prominent tattoos, including a sleeve of roses on his right arm, a sleeve with a woman’s face on his left, THRASHER across his abdomen, and the words White Trash on his upper chest. His head was shaved and he had a blond goatee when he disappeared. The family has acknowledged his struggles with drug addiction but insists he would not have deliberately walked away from his children and grandchildren.

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Williamston Police Department list the case as open. Tips and rumors suggesting possible foul play have not produced a breakthrough; a reward is being offered for credible information. If anyone knew Michael, his movements around August 5, 2017, or has information that could help locate him, please come forward.