Brunswick County, North Carolina – The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that James Dallas Boyd Jr., a resident of Southport, has been located and is safe. The 82-year-old had been reported missing earlier, prompting an urgent alert to the public.
James Dallas Boyd Jr., who was last seen near N. Hampton Dr., Southport, was reported missing when he could not be located. Authorities noted that he might have been wearing khakis at the time of his disappearance, but his direction of travel was unknown.
The Sheriff’s Office had urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the search efforts. Thankfully, an update from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that Boyd had been found safe, bringing relief to his family and the community.
The Sheriff’s Office shared the update on Facebook, where they also announced that comments on the post were limited, indicating the sensitive nature of the situation. The quick response and the subsequent safe recovery of James Dallas Boyd Jr. highlight the importance of community vigilance and prompt action in missing person cases.