Robert Wayne Roush was 44 when he was last seen on April 1, 2015, in Saratoga Springs, New York. He had told family he wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail and was reportedly dressed in cargo pants, a fleece top and hiking boots, carrying a large dark grey hiking backpack with camping equipment. He was described as between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches, 160 to 180 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes and some unshaven facial hair with white or gray around his mouth and chin.

The last known contact was a phone call from Virginia to his sister; he said he had lost his wallet but still had his New York ID, accepted a money transfer and said he intended to return home. He mentioned Daleville in Botetourt County, Virginia, and may have been travelling by bus or hitchhiking. The New York State Police in Greenwich continue to list the case as an active missing person investigation. No significant public leads have been reported and the circumstances remain unresolved.

Did anyone in the Daleville or Botetourt County area recall seeing a man matching Robert’s description around April 1, 2015?