Chad M. Taylor, 39, disappeared from his mother’s yard in Bawcomville, Louisiana, on the evening of July 21, 2015. He was working on his Ford Ranger on Brown Street in West Monroe; the truck had its doors open, engine running and radio on when his mother’s grandson, Aaron, went inside to fetch a light and tools. Moments later Aaron returned to find the doors shut, the engine and radio off, and Taylor gone.

Taylor was last seen wearing an olive green t-shirt and jeans. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, about 200 pounds, with hazel eyes and graying brown hair. Distinguishing tattoos include the name Betty on his chest and a marijuana leaf on his side. He reportedly had a significant amount of cash on him that day to pay for truck repairs, and investigators have noted he sometimes stayed in motels in the Shreveport area, including Motel 6 and Super 8.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is handling the active investigation. The suddenness of his disappearance in the brief interval someone went inside has left family and community searching for answers. If anyone knew Chad, saw him that evening, or has information about his movements or stays in the Shreveport-area motels, please come forward.