Account
Sep 27, 2022
Feb 07, 2023
Thomas
Gwaltney
22
18
74 inches
137 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the early summer of 2020, a young man named Thomas Oliver Gwaltney, then 18 years old, was last seen on June 2nd in Virginia Beach, Virginia. At the time, he was living with his grandparents. The circumstances surrounding his departure from their home are not publicly detailed, but it marked the last time he was physically seen by his family. His case is a quiet one, without the extensive media coverage that some missing persons receive, but the lack of public outcry does not diminish the concern for his well-being. Thomas is a white male, who at the time of his disappearance stood at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 137 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Sometime after he left his grandparents' residence, they were able to make contact with him via email. In these digital communications, Thomas assured them that he was alright and expressed a desire to be left alone. This contact, while offering a glimmer of hope that he was safe at the time, also deepened the mystery of his intentions and current situation. His family believes that he might have traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, though the reasons for this belief are not publicly specified. The communication, while indicating he may have left of his own accord, has not been sufficient to close the case or alleviate the worries of those who care for him. The official report of his disappearance was not filed until over a year later, on August 3, 2021, with the Virginia Beach Police Department. The reasons for this delay are not part of the public record. The case was created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in September 2022, bringing more visibility to his situation. Overall, the case of Thomas Gwaltney is one characterized by a lack of information and a few brief, yet significant, clues. An 18-year-old man left his family's home, and while he later communicated that he was safe and sought independence, the continued lack of verifiable contact leaves his official status as a missing person. His family is left to wonder about his life, his whereabouts, and his well-being, holding on to the belief that he may be in North Carolina.
Jun 02, 2020
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Virginia Beach City
23451
No
119513
Virginia Beach Police Department
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Virginia Beach City
23456
Francesca Rizzo
Detective
2509 Princess Anne Road, Virginia
7573854101
Local
Law Enforcement
2021-029090
2021-08-03
Virginia Beach Police Department
4628
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
05/30/2026
