In the community of Kannapolis, North Carolina, concern grew for 30-year-old David Ryo Miyamoto after friends and family were unable to reach him. The last known communication from David was on January 30, 2023, through social media. Those close to him noted that it was highly uncharacteristic for him to be out of touch, as he was known for his daily communication.
After his phone and social media accounts went silent, friends requested that law enforcement perform a welfare check at his apartment.
When officers from the Kannapolis Police Department conducted a welfare check on February 2, 2023, they were unable to make contact with David. A subsequent check, where management provided access to his residence, found the apartment still furnished with his personal belongings inside, but David was not there. At the time of his disappearance, it is believed he was traveling in a white 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited sedan with a North Carolina license plate JCC-4525. This detail has been a central element in public appeals for information.
David is described as an Asian male, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. A significant identifying feature is the extensive tattooing covering his full front and back torso. Friends have described the tattoos as a mix of tribal and Japanese art, including a beaded necklace design near his collarbone, a large dragon on his stomach, a tiger head on his upper left chest, and another large dragon on his back. The case remains open, and authorities continue to ask for the public's help in locating him. His sudden silence and the intact state of his apartment have left his loved ones with many unanswered questions. The investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing as friends and family anxiously await any news.Last Seen: Jan 30, 2023
