A wave of concern rippled through Van Buren County as residents learned that a senior citizen had disappeared without explanation.
71-year‑old Jerry Yount of Botkinburg was reported missing, prompting the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office to ask the public for any information about his whereabouts.
Jerry Yount Reported Missing
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office posted a notice stating that Jerry Yount, 71, could not be located. The notice was released through the department’s official channels. No further details about his last known movements were provided.
Yount was last known to be in the Botkinburg area, though the exact time he was seen is not yet known. Authorities have not confirmed whether he was alone or accompanied at the time of disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear.
Sheriff’s officials asked anyone with information to call 501‑745‑2107. The phone line is being monitored for tips related to the case. No family members have been quoted in the release.
The investigation is ongoing, but no additional leads have been released to the public. It is not yet known what prompted the disappearance or if any foul play is involved. Authorities continue to seek assistance from the community.
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