Kenneth Lamont Melvin, 48, was last seen in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on June 16, 2016. A military veteran reportedly living with a cognitive impairment, he was last seen leaving the Salvation Army homeless shelter on Alexander Street at about 2:00 p.m. He had been discharged from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center the day before and was trying to secure a bed at a downtown shelter when he was told none were available.

Kenneth is Black, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches, about 170 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and prescription eyeglasses with brown frames. Family members hired a private investigator and have criticized the police response, citing poor communication and reported witness statements that mentioned possible threats which they say were not fully pursued.

No communication from Kenneth has been reported since June 16, 2016. Does anyone who was in downtown Fayetteville that day or who knew Kenneth have information that could help locate him?