Benjamin Doron Baker, 49, was last seen January 25, 2024, in Alleghany County, Virginia. His final known stops were the Buckthorn Country Store in Clifton Forge and a BP station in Covington. Family reported him missing to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office on January 29 after several days without contact.

Baker is described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches, 220 pounds, with dark red hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a white hooded shirt, red and black plaid pajama pants, and high-top sneakers. Concerns are elevated because he has bipolar disorder with psychotic tendencies and was believed to be without medication when he disappeared. His white 2019 Dodge Ram pickup, marked with a Washington Commanders sticker, was also missing.

In April 2024 the truck was found abandoned in a wooded area off Kate’s Mountain Road in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Search teams conducted an extensive sweep of the area but located no sign of Baker; an item of evidentiary value was reportedly recovered from the vehicle but has not been publicly disclosed. His sister has voiced fears of foul play, and investigators continue to seek information.

If anyone has information about Ben Baker’s movements or the truck between January 25 and April, contact the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.