Mocksville, North Carolina – The Davie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 24-year-old Abner Yanez, an autistic man with limited mental capacity, was found safe after being reported missing earlier today. Yanez was last seen walking away from ‘Storehouse for Jesus’ on East Lexington Road in Mocksville. He was wearing a green shirt, khaki shorts, and white shoes at the time of his disappearance.
Yanez, who resides in Lexington, was entered into the system as a missing person due to his condition. The Sheriff’s Office urgently sought help from the public, asking anyone with information to contact them immediately.
The news of Yanez’s safe recovery brought relief to many in the community, with numerous individuals expressing their gratitude and joy on social media. Felicia Westry commented, "Glad that he was found safe…" while Sandra Leonard echoed the sentiment, saying, "Glad he is safe." Others, like Dama Motley-Rodriguez, praised the outcome, stating, "Praise God he’s been found."
Many others, including Victoria Parks-Longsworth, shared updates about the positive outcome, saying, "Abner Yanez has been located and is safe." Another user, Linda Bell Locklear, simply expressed her relief by stating, "Glad he was found and safe."
The successful location of Abner Yanez highlights the importance of community involvement and awareness, especially in cases involving vulnerable individuals. The Davie County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details about how Yanez was found, but the community’s collective concern and prayers played a crucial role in this outcome.