John Ryals, 43, of Mount Dora, Florida, was last seen October 22, 2021; his family reported him missing on November 5, 2021 after not hearing from him for several weeks. His vehicle was found abandoned in Orlando, and he was known to frequent parts of both Lake County and Orange County, which complicates efforts to trace his movements.

Ryals is described as a Caucasian male, 6 feet 3 inches tall, 220 to 250 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and distinctive tattoos including an American flag on his left arm. His case has been classified as endangered and is being handled by the Mount Dora Police Department. There have been no confirmed sightings since he disappeared and investigators report no substantial leads.

If anyone saw John Ryals, his abandoned vehicle, or has information about where he might have been between Lake and Orange counties in late October 2021, please contact the Mount Dora Police Department.