Daniel Butkus, 36, was last heard from on May 17, 2025, after he vanished from his home in Stanhope, New Jersey. Friends and family call him Dan. He is described as a white male, brown hair, brown eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds. He reportedly left on foot and did not take his wallet, cell phone, or glasses.

Those missing essential items have investigators and loved ones worried because they suggest the departure was abrupt or unplanned. Authorities are also considering the possibility that Daniel may have been picked up by a vehicle after leaving his residence. The Stanhope Borough Police Department is investigating and trying to reconstruct his movements, but the lack of personal effects has made tracking him difficult.

If anyone saw Daniel around Stanhope on or after May 17, 2025, or has information about a possible vehicle involved, please contact the Stanhope Borough Police Department.