Seventeen-year-old Daniel Cole Yount was last seen on January 10, 2024, in Boomer, North Carolina. His last known movement was on foot, reportedly crossing the county line into Caldwell County. Described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, he stands between five feet six and five feet seven inches tall and weighs between 175 and 180 pounds.

The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation. Family and friends circulated flyers and appealed on social media, and the community took part in searches and sharing information.

If anyone was in the area on January 10 or saw a young man matching Daniel’s description crossing into Caldwell County, please share what was seen or any other information that might help locate him.