Tyler Thomas Ashby, 25, of Candler, North Carolina, went missing in mid‑July 2023 after last contact with his family. On July 13, 2023, he spoke with his father and said he would be home the next day; that phone call was the last time the family heard from him. He was also last seen that day leaving a hotel in the Candler area of Asheville, wearing black sweatpants and a shirt.

Tyler was 5 feet 11 inches and about 165 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He had been seen leaving his home the day before, on July 12. Concern grew when he did not return as promised and had no further communication; his family reported him missing to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office on July 19, 2023. The Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and has asked the public for help, but few leads have been reported and his whereabouts remain unknown.

If anyone in the Asheville or Candler area remembers seeing Tyler on or after July 13, 2023, or has information about his movements, please share what you know with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.