Samuel Alexander Dudley, a 16-year-old from Greenville, Virginia, was reported missing from his home after being last seen in the early morning hours. He is described as six feet tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office issued a public appeal for help locating him while the family and community worried about his safety.

Authorities later announced Samuel had been safely located. Details about where he was found and what happened while he was away were not released to protect the juvenile’s privacy. If anyone in Greenville has information that could help others currently missing or wishes to share relevant observations about Samuel’s case, please come forward to local law enforcement.