Robert Allen Carter, 57, was last seen on October 22, 2012, in the Trent Woods area of Wayne County, North Carolina. His family reported it was uncharacteristic for him to be out of touch, and he failed to return home or make contact, prompting growing alarm and a sheriff’s office investigation.

Initial searches and inquiries produced very few leads, and the case proved challenging. Activity around the investigation slowed after the first weeks, but the file has remained open. Law enforcement continues to seek tips from the public as the circumstances of that October day remain unclear and the family lacks closure.

If anyone in the Trent Woods area in October 2012 remembers seeing Robert or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.