Luke Stout, 24, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, was reported missing on July 18, 2012. He was last seen in the Buckhannon area; the circumstances of his disappearance prompted immediate searches by family and friends and an investigation by local law enforcement.

Family members and friends organized searches, distributed flyers, and used social media to solicit tips. Police conducted interviews and searched nearby locations, but initial efforts did not produce significant leads. As weeks became months without credible sightings or substantial evidence, the case stalled and his loved ones grew increasingly worried.

The case remains open and has received attention from local media and missing-persons groups. His family continues community outreach, vigils, and events to keep his disappearance in view. If anyone in the Buckhannon area had contact with Luke around July 18, 2012, or remembers seeing him, please share what was seen or heard.