Benjamin Hayward, a 36-year-old man from Southport, North Carolina, was last seen by family in January 2006 and has had no contact since. His disappearance was out of character; there were no notes, no signs of a struggle, and no clear changes in his personal life to explain his sudden absence.

The case is described as having few leads and remains an open, cold investigation now handled by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. For the family and community the lack of answers has been a long, painful uncertainty.

If anyone knew Benjamin, remembers seeing him around Southport in January 2006, or has information that could help, please share what you know with investigators.