Avery Potts Missing Person Case

Aug 27, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

Avery

Potts

17

13

64 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Male

A sense of concern settled over the Dallas, Texas, community following the disappearance of 14-year-old Avery Potts on August 12, 2022. Avery, a Black male with blond or strawberry-colored hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a black shirt and grey shorts. At approximately five feet four inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, his sudden absence sparked immediate worry for his well-being and safety, prompting his family and law enforcement to seek help from the public. The Dallas Police Department took charge of the investigation, and a case was opened to facilitate the search for the missing teenager. Details regarding the specific circumstances of Avery's disappearance were not widely shared, a common practice in cases involving minors to protect their privacy and the integrity of the investigation. The focus for both law enforcement and Avery's loved ones was on gathering any information that could lead to his safe return. Community involvement is crucial in these situations, and the hope was that someone, somewhere, had seen something that could help locate the missing teen. Fortunately, the period of uncertainty and fear for Avery's family and community came to an end when it was confirmed that he had been found alive. While the news brought immense relief, the specific details concerning the date and circumstances of his recovery were not made public. The case of Avery Potts highlights the distressing reality of a missing child, the procedural efforts by law enforcement, and the hopeful outcome of a safe return. The resolution of his case closed a difficult chapter for his family, ensuring his safety and bringing an end to the search.

Aug 12, 2022

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

Dallas

No

117972

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Zacharie Perez

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

146252-2022

2022-08-12

Dallas Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/26/2026