William Danny Toppings, 56, was last seen in Smithfield, North Carolina, on May 14, 2025. He is a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with brown thinning hair, a beard, and brown eyes. Clayton Police Department is handling the case.

He was last seen after being released from a facility; there is concern he may be without a permanent residence. When last seen he wore a burgundy shirt, blue jeans, a brown jacket, a brown hat, a black belt, white socks and black shoes. He is believed to have had a set of keys, his North Carolina ID card and a blue lighter. No details have been released about any vehicle or where he intended to go, and he had not been in touch with family or friends after his release.

Those with information about his movements on May 14, 2025, or anyone who saw a man matching his description in the Smithfield area are asked to contact Clayton Police Department.