Samuel Louis Bell, known as Sam, was 55 when he vanished from New Bern, North Carolina on September 3, 2009. He is described as a Black/African American male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP10276 and the Craven County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation.

The lack of clear information has left his family seeking answers and the investigation is still open.

If anyone in New Bern or the surrounding area remembers Samuel, saw him around September 3, 2009, or has any information that could help, please come forward.