K9 Helps Locate Missing Man in Halifax County

Deputies responded to a report of a missing 21-year-old autistic male who had wandered from his residence.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A missing person was safely located in Halifax County on Saturday after deputies responded to a report of a missing 21-year-old autistic male who had wandered from his residence in the Omega / Midway area. K-9 Phoebe assisted deputies in locating the male subject in a nearby powerline corridor.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the important role K-9 units can play in search and rescue operations, especially when it comes to locating vulnerable individuals like those with autism who may wander from their homes.

The details

According to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, the track began in a wooded area and led into a nearby powerline corridor, where K-9 Phoebe showed strong indications of odor and assisted deputies in locating the male subject. He was safely located at approximately 4:13 pm.

  • At 2:31 pm, deputies responded to the report of the missing 21-year-old.
  • K-9 Phoebe assisted in the search, and the male subject was safely located at approximately 4:13 pm.

The players

Halifax County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the report of the missing person and coordinated the search efforts.

K-9 Phoebe

The police dog that assisted deputies in locating the missing 21-year-old male subject.

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The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the valuable role K-9 units can play in search and rescue operations, especially when it comes to locating vulnerable individuals who may wander from their homes. The quick response and coordination between deputies and the K-9 unit helped ensure a positive outcome in this case.