On the afternoon of April 21, 2016, Martin Roberts, a 19 year old college student, was last seen walking away from a bus stop near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. An investigation into Martin’s disappearance revealed that he left a note in his bedroom, stating he was “leaving everyone behind”. However, the note didn’t mention any plans to harm himself. Despite a thorough investigation, Martin has never been located. It’s been almost eight years since he went missing, and investigators continue their search for him…

The last confirmed sighting of Martin Roberts was at around 12:30 pm on April 21, 2016. He was near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. Martin has brown hair and blue eyes. He is around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 145 pounds. He has a tattoo of three mountains on his left inner forearm and a Bob Marley song quote over his right rib cage, which reads, “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold”.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900 or Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959.

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