CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities and community advocates are urgently searching for 14-year-old Anthony Autry, who has been missing since October 22, 2025, after vanishing from his foster home in Cumberland County. The disappearance has sparked growing concern among law enforcement officials, child welfare agencies, and community members who are working tirelessly to bring the teenager home safely.
According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Anthony was last seen leaving his foster home nearly a week ago and has not made contact with his foster family or caseworkers since. Investigators say the teen may be in need of medical attention and is considered endangered due to his age and circumstances. Deputies, along with the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons, have issued a statewide alert, asking anyone who may have seen Anthony or has information about his whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Authorities have been canvassing neighborhoods, reviewing surveillance footage, and conducting interviews in hopes of finding leads that could shed light on Anthony’s disappearance. Search teams, made up of law enforcement officers, volunteers, and local advocates, have been combing wooded areas, parks, and roadways near the foster home. The Fayetteville Police Department and local child advocacy groups have also joined efforts, emphasizing that time is of the essence in locating the missing teen.
Community members have expressed deep concern and are rallying to spread awareness through social media, sharing Anthony’s photo and details in hopes of reaching someone who may have seen him. Flyers bearing his image and description have been distributed throughout Cumberland County and surrounding areas, urging the public to stay alert and report any potential sightings.
Anthony Autry is described as a 14-year-old boy with brown hair and brown eyes, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, dark jeans, and black sneakers. Officials have not released details about the circumstances leading up to his disappearance but have confirmed that all possibilities—including the potential that Anthony may have left voluntarily or is in danger—are being considered.
The situation has deeply shaken the Cumberland County community, with local organizations emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and compassion when it comes to missing youth. Foster care advocates have highlighted the importance of community involvement and communication in helping to locate children who go missing from care, reminding the public that every minute matters.
Anyone with information regarding Anthony Autry’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 323-1500 or call 911 immediately. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
As the search continues, hope remains that Anthony will be found safe and reunited with those who care deeply about him. The Cumberland County community stands united, holding onto faith and determination until he is brought home.
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