Macin Smith was 17 when he was last seen the morning of September 1, 2015, in St. George, Utah, when he was believed to be heading to Desert Hills High School. His parents later learned he never boarded the bus; his phone, wallet and laptop were left at home. A handwritten note was found in his wallet about a week later that suggested he was struggling emotionally and possibly considering self-harm, though the full contents have not been disclosed.

There were unconfirmed sightings after his disappearance, including a possible hitchhiker near Interstate 15 holding a sign for Las Vegas. Large-scale searches around St. George and searches in Las Vegas produced no definitive trace. Family members have run social media campaigns and offered rewards while continuing to press for answers. Some have considered him a runaway; others fear he may be deceased.

Does anyone have information about Macin’s movements in late August or early September 2015, or remember seeing a young hitchhiker on I-15 near St. George or heading toward Las Vegas?