Timothy Lee Braswell, 36, was last seen by his roommate in the early morning hours of September 3, 2021, at his Wilmington, North Carolina, residence. He is described as 6 feet 2 inches, slender, about 185 pounds, with short dark brown hair, a trimmed full beard and brown eyes. His last confirmed contact was that same day.

On September 9, 2021, Braswell’s truck was found abandoned at an inlet near Pier 33, a spot used by boaters and kayakers. One of the two kayaks he owned was inside the vehicle, and authorities were told he intended to go kayaking on the Intracoastal Waterway. That discovery prompted searches of the surrounding waterways and appeals to boaters to watch for him or his missing kayak.

Search activity tapered over time and no significant leads have been reported. If anyone saw Timothy, his truck, or a single kayak near the Intracoastal Waterway around early September 2021, please share what was seen with the Wilmington Police Department.