Pikeville, North Carolina – Lavar Sutton, a resident of Pikeville, has been missing for over two decades, with his disappearance still unresolved. Lavar, who was 22 at the time, was last seen on April 10, 2001, leaving with an unidentified male. Witnesses reported seeing them in a van that possibly belonged to a painter who was working in the area at that time. Since then, Lavar Sutton never returned home, and his case remains a mystery.
Now 46, Sutton was described as a Black male, standing between 5’6" and 5’8" and weighing approximately 175-180 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had black hair and brown eyes, but further identifying details, such as tattoos or specific medical conditions, remain unknown. On the day he went missing, Sutton was wearing a sweatshirt, jeans, and white sneakers.
Despite ongoing investigations, there has been no substantial information about Lavar Sutton’s whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The case has drawn attention on social media, with community members expressing their concerns and thoughts. A Facebook post from Active Crimhorra mentioned, “Lavar Sutton left with the male subject and never returned home. They were seen in a van that is believed to belong to a painter who may have worked in the area at that time. No other information is known about his case which was added two years ago.”
The hashtag #lavarsutton, along with others like #pikeville and #blackandmissing, highlights the ongoing efforts to keep Lavar’s story in the public eye, hoping that new information might emerge. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek any leads that could help solve this enduring mystery. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at (919) 731-1481.
The disappearance of Lavar Sutton serves as a painful reminder of the unresolved cases that continue to haunt families and communities. As the years pass, the need for answers and closure grows stronger.