AR AR - Matthew Potts, 27, Franklin Co, *Vehicle found* 13 Jan 2020

[PommyMommy]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Man

On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle in the East Fly Gap area that been there for approximately one week. It was determined that the vehicle belongs to Matthew Potts.

Potts is described as a 5’10” white male weighing 170 Ibs and having green eyes.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 22, 2020
Franklin County officials search for missing man



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Family members said Potts is from Texas and served with the Army in Afghanistan. His father lives in the Dardanelle area . He said Potts has no known connections in Franklin County.

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"We found a pair of boots in the woods about a mile from the car," Ball said. "Once the boots were discovered we brought in more tracking dogs, and searched the area. We've come up with nothing other than that pair of boots."

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"We haven't heard from him in 3 months and sometimes he gets where he wants to be left alone, what's concerning is that car's the only thing he has," John said. "He left his wallet, his ID, his bank cards. It was like he wasn't planning on coming back. Where the car is, you gotta drive 3 miles where you need a 4-wheel-drive truck to get there, not a nice car like that."

Crews are planning to resume searching for Potts on Friday.

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[mrz]

Do they know if the boots are his?

 

[PommyMommy]

Do they know if the boots are his?

I have the same question and I went to the Sheriff's FB page to see if I could find an answer, but no luck.

For reference: Franklin County Sheriff's Office (AR)

 

[Knox]

So Matthew currently lives in Texas and was visiting Arkansas? Is he know to suffer from PTSD?

 

[PommyMommy]

So Matthew currently lives in Texas and was visiting Arkansas? Is he know to suffer from PTSD?

I haven't seen PTSD mentioned specifically but based on his father's comments it sure seems like a good possibility. MOO

 

[swanniee11]

Mathew Potts
older one Mat Potts

 

[mlhenn]

Missing veteran, believed to be in imminent personal danger, last seen January 16th

According to “We are the 22” (a group who helps prevent veteran suicide) Facebook post, Mathew Pots went missing on January 16 in Franklin County, and hasn’t been heard from since.
They believe Mathew may be in imminent personal danger, and ask the public for help to bring him home.

 

[mlhenn]

Authorities searching for missing veteran believed to be in danger

An additional article released today Feb 4, 2020

 

[mlhenn]

We Are The 22

We are the 22

 

[mlhenn]

We Are The 22

So many people are praying for this young man & his safe return.

 

[Seajay]

How sad. This man is a veteran. It sounds like he had an episode and decided to walk away from his life.

The police might want to get around to checking some of the homeless camps and areas. If Mathew is alive, I would expect him to be living off the grid. No car, no ID, no credit cards. He might have had a psychiatric break because of possibly having PSTD. IMO, JMO

 

[mlhenn]

I hope he is somewhere safe & dry.

We have had so much rain statewide lately! Today alone it has rained 3” & hasn’t let up where I am! The weather in Franklin Co seems to be just as bad and the forecast unfortunately doesn’t show it letting up any time soon.

 

[iulia]

Matthew Robert Potts The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Circumstances of Disappearance We are asking for assistance involving the disappearance of Matthew Robert Potts. On Sunday, January 19, 2020 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle in the East Fly Gap Area that had been there for approximately one week. The vehicle belongs to Mr. Potts and he has yet to be located. It appears that Mr. Potts has had no contact with family or friends. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Potts, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at (479)667-4127 or Franklin County Dispatch at (479)667-4176. We will update information as it becomes available.

Clothing
Last seen possibly wearing red or maroon toboggan, blue jacket, grayish brown cargo pants carring a green back pack

 

[ADKGemini]

I have an awful feeling about this one.

 

[mlhenn]

Franklin County Sheriff's Office (AR)

He is still missing

 

[Dnp2be]

Bump. I too have a bad feeling about this. I hope any pain has ended and a calming peace has taken its place, for him and all his loved ones who are concerned.

 

[mlhenn]

Matthew Robert Potts – The Charley Project
Matthew Robert Potts
Details of Disappearance
Potts was last seen in Ozark, Arkansas on January 16, 2020. He has never been heard from again. On January 19, his car was found abandoned on Fly Gap Road near Morgan Township, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountains. He has no connection to the area and there was no sign of him at the scene, although searchers did find a pair of boots in the woods about a mile away.

Potts is an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan. His family stated he was sometimes out of touch with them for months at a time, but they fear he may be in danger because it's uncharacteristic of him to leave his car. He also left behind his wallet, identification and bank cards. His case remains unsolved.

 

[Filly]

Please God, no! Let Matt just have up and found a place to be alone, please!

Served our country. Valiant. We don't need another Dignity Memorial. We need our brave men and women here getting the right help!

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Here for Matthew. I think law enforcement needs to call in some expert search teams and keep searching those woods.
I feel for his family.
He looks like a nice soul.