Gaston Ward Callum, known to some as Ward, was 49 when he disappeared from Wilmington, North Carolina, in the autumn of 2010. Reports differ on the last-seen date, placing it sometime between early October and mid-November. He was described as a Caucasian male, six feet tall, about 180 pounds, with long blondish-strawberry hair and blue eyes.

His last known movements involved riding his mountain bike toward the University of North Carolina Wilmington track, apparently intending to go for a run. Earlier in 2010 he had been evicted and placed his artwork and other possessions into storage. Family members recall his passion for photography and art. He left behind personal belongings including his wallet and a handwritten note on the back of a Michael Jordan photograph asking that the picture be cared for. His mother did not report him missing until May 17, 2011, when she contacted the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, which continues to handle the open investigation.

If anyone saw Gaston around Wilmington in autumn 2010 or has information about where he went that day, please share what is known.