Pernell Albert Dionne III, 18, was last seen leaving his residence in Elmo, Montana, on the evening of October 23, 2024. He left between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m., telling his mother and two younger sisters he’d be right back as he went for an evening walk with someone he knew. He took only the clothes he was wearing; all personal belongings and money were left behind.

The family reports earlier tensions in the neighborhood: a neighbor had accused Dionne of stealing clothes, and a sister said he had been chased down the street by someone with a baseball bat before he disappeared. A missing persons report was filed, but the family says there has been little law enforcement activity. Searches organized by relatives and volunteers could include both land and water around the Mission Mountains and Flathead Lake. If anyone in the Elmo or Polson area saw Pernell on October 23, 2024, or has information about his evening walk, please come forward.