NCMEC seeks help finding missing Charlotte teen

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Linnex Sylvester.

Linnex, 16, disappeared from Charlotte, North Carolina on July 22, 2024. He is described as 5’2″, weighs 100 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Linnex is believed to be in the local area or travel to surrounding cities.

In an effort to bring more attention to Linnex’s case, his poster is being featured on the Ring’s Neighbors app as a part of a partnership between NCMEC and Ring. This feature reaches millions of users, providing real-time assistance in locating missing children.

innex’s family is extremely worried for his wellbeing and want nothing more than to bring him home safely.

If you have any information about Linnex or his disappearance, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) at 1-704-336-7600.

Linnex’s family is available for interviews with media.