Joshua Bryan Smith, 23, vanished on his birthday, November 4, 2000, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Earlier that day he spent time with his father at The Lodge at Ponte Vedra Beach, worked out, and later watched a movie and had dinner. Employed at Lulu’s Restaurant, he left work around 7:30 p.m. after a disagreement with the manager. The last confirmed sighting was about 8:30 p.m., when he was seen walking near his parked 1994 Ford Ranger at The Lodge.

Smith’s family began searching the night he failed to return and contacted authorities the next day. His truck was later found locked with his wallet and cash inside but his keys missing. Sneakers belonging to him were recovered on a nearby beach; search dogs followed his scent down the beach for roughly half a mile before losing the trail. He had moved back home earlier in 2000 after leaving Flagler College and had been described by family as struggling mentally, though he had spoken of future plans including becoming a police officer.

Despite extensive searches, no further clues have been discovered and his disappearance remains unsolved. If anyone knew Joshua, saw him on November 4, 2000, or has information about his truck, shoes, or movements that evening, please come forward.