Thomas Paul Christopher Brown, 61, was last seen August 8, 2022, in Hot Springs, North Carolina. He was reported missing after his 2018 gray Ford F-150 pickup was found at the Murray Branch River access in Hot Springs, a popular area for hiking and other outdoor activities. Those facts fix his last known location near challenging terrain and water.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are handling the case. Public details are limited: hair and eye color are listed as unknown and investigators have not released further leads. The truck’s discovery is the main clue so far, but no substantial information has emerged to explain his disappearance.

If anyone was in the Murray Branch River area around August 8, 2022, or saw Thomas or his truck, please contact the investigators with any information.