The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent call for public assistance following the disappearance of a local man, James Ray Burton. According to their social media post, Burton was reported missing on Wednesday, sparking concern amongst community members and local authorities alike.
At 52 years old, Mr. Burton was last seen near College Square Mall, with the Sheriff's Office describing him as a 5'11" man of around 300 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. Details were shared to help locate Burton, whose disappearance has worried loved ones. He was last seen in the mall area, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Sheriff's Office has urged those who might have any relevant information to reach out via telephone at 423-586-3781 and emphasized that information should not be sent through Facebook Messenger.
