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Mar 24, 2022
Jan 12, 2024
Dakota
Clifford
25
22
64 inches
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the small community of Bryan, Ohio, the disappearance of 22-year-old Dakota Blaine Clifford has left a lingering sense of unease and a family desperate for answers. On the morning of March 13, 2022, Dakota walked away from his residence, taking only his cell phone with him. He left behind his wallet and identification, a detail that has troubled those who knew him. He was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black jacket, black tennis shoes, and a blue knitted beanie. When his family could not get in touch with him later that day, they reported him missing to the Bryan Police Department. Dakota is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds. At the time he went missing, he had a full beard and a small scar near his right eye. In the weeks following his disappearance, the community rallied in support of his family. In April 2022, a group of about 50 volunteers gathered at the Williams County East Annex Building to conduct a search for Dakota. Despite their efforts, no trace of him was found. It was noted by his family that law enforcement did not appear to have participated in this volunteer-led search. It is also known that at the time of his disappearance, Dakota had recently separated from the U.S. Army. The circumstances surrounding Dakota Clifford's disappearance remain a painful mystery for his loved ones and the wider community. With few leads and no significant developments, his case has grown cold, though not forgotten. The investigation has been handled by the Bryan Police Department, with the Fort Huachuca Criminal Investigation Division also listed as an investigating agency, suggesting a connection to his recent military service. The lack of available information has been a source of frustration and sorrow, leaving many to wonder what could have happened to the young man who seemingly vanished without a trace. The case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact a person's disappearance can have on a small town, as they continue to hope for answers and closure.
Mar 13, 2022
Bryan
Ohio
Williams County
43506
No
113270
Bryan Police Department
Bryan
Ohio
Williams County
43506
Mason Hammond
Sergeant
304 West High Street, Ohio
4196336050
Local
22-01514-03
Bryan Police Department
4251
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/27/2026
