Christian Dewayne Thomas, a 16-year-old from Statesville, North Carolina, was reported missing in late summer 2025. He is described as a white male, 6 feet 3 inches tall, about 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

When he was last seen Christian wore an orange t-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes, and was carrying a black bookbag. It has been suggested he may be traveling by bicycle, but his intended destination is unknown. The case is being treated as a runaway/missing person and has been circulated by the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

The Statesville Police Department is asking the public for any information about Christian’s whereabouts since his last contact. If anyone saw him, knows where he might have gone, or has relevant information, please come forward.