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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP123301) and 2 other sources
In the quiet community of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the family of Barton Yasir is enduring a period of profound uncertainty and concern. In the morning hours of February 28, 2024, the 20-year-old left his home, carrying a bookbag and two other bags. He was last observed wearing black Nike Air Force sneakers. Reports indicate that Barton was seen getting into a gray SUV, though the driver and the vehicle's destination remain unknown. This departure marks the last confirmed sighting of Barton, and he has not been in contact with his loved ones since, which is a significant cause for alarm among his family and friends.

Following his disappearance, Barton’s family promptly filed a missing person report with the Phillipsburg Police Department. The department has since been conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Information provided to law enforcement suggests that Barton may have traveled to the Daytona, Florida, area, though this has not been definitively confirmed. The case has been entered into national missing persons databases in the hope of generating leads from across the country. Local community members have shared his story, hoping to bring awareness to his case and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Barton Yasir is described as a Black and African American male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed between 201 and 220 pounds. The investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing, leaving his family in a painful state of limbo, anxiously awaiting any news. The core of this case remains the search for answers regarding where Barton went after leaving his home and why his communication so abruptly ceased. The primary focus for both his family and law enforcement is to uncover any information that could lead to his safe return.

Last Seen: Feb 29, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 20
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%150 lb vs 201–220 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 20
Race 100%Black
Location 89%51 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 52%Est. 25–45 vs 20
Race 100%Black
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 91%171 lb vs 201–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 44%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%51 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%242 lb vs 201–220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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