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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106650) and 3 other sources
On August 21, 2022, 49-year-old Wade Randall Lewis was last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina. A white male with red/auburn hair and blue eyes, he stands between 5'6' and 5'8' and weighs between 130 and 160 pounds. His hair is described as short with a receding hairline, and he may have a goatee. Distinctive features include several tattoos: a large tattoo covering his left bicep and tricep area, another large tattoo on his left forearm, a wolf head tattoo on his right leg, and tattoos of an eagle head and a dreamcatcher on his left thigh. The clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance is unknown due to the extended period since he was last seen.

The circumstances surrounding Wade Lewis's disappearance remain unclear, and there have been few leads in the investigation. The New Hanover Sheriff's Department is the primary agency handling his case, with Detective James Schlotterbeck assigned to the investigation. The case was officially reported on July 19, 2023. Community organizations, such as the Community United Effort Center for Missing Persons, have worked to bring awareness to his case and encourage the public to come forward with any information.

Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement and missing persons organizations, Wade Lewis's whereabouts are still unknown. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as #MP106650. The lack of significant leads has made the investigation challenging, but the search for answers continues. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Wade Randall Lewis is urged to contact the New Hanover Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Aug 21, 2022