Heightened Efforts Continue in Urgent Search for Missing Man in Greenville County

Urgent Search for Missing Man in Greenville Co. Continues

Mark Wagnon: A Missing Person

Greenville Co. has been struck by a wave of panic and concern as the search for missing man, Mark Wagnon, persists. Wagnon, 66, vanished on August 19, 2024 and was last seen in the Travelers Rest area of the county at around 4:30 p.m. Despite rigorous efforts by local authorities and community members, Wagnon remains missing.

Vital Details and Physical Description

A distinctive physical description of Wagnon has been provided by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. Mark Wagnon is classified as a white man who stands at approximately 5-feet-9 and weighs around 158 pounds. On the day he was last seen, he was wearing a blue and grey polo shirt, blue jeans, and glasses. Wagnon was driving a 2010 grey Nissan Sentra with the South Carolina tag 7097KN.

A Plea for Help and Increased Vigilance

The Sheriff’s Office and the State Law Enforcement Division have appealed to the public to be on the lookout. According to reports, Wagnon is in urgent need of medical attention due to memory issues. The authorities have urged anyone who may spot Wagnon or his vehicle to call 911 immediately. This information is crucial for rescuers to ensure the timely location and safe return of the missing man to his family.

Community Responds

Since Wagnon’s disappearance, community members have united in the search. Local businesses have been aiding by spreading the word and displaying his picture wherever possible. Schools near the area of his disappearance are making parents and students aware of the situation, and neighborhood watching groups have intensified their activities in the search for Wagnon.

Continuing Search Operations

Search teams, aided by trained K-9 units and helicopters from the State Law Enforcement Division, have been heavily deployed around Geer Highway, the last known location of Wagnon. Additionally, roadblocks and checkpoints have been set up in key areas to check vehicles and inform more drivers about Wagnon and his car. Due to his need for immediate medical care, search efforts will continue in full force until Wagnon is found.

A Much-Needed Breakthrough

The additional resources and new territorial search approach are hoped to result in a breakthrough within the next 48 hours. Until then, the people of Greenville Co. are asked to stay vigilant and join the collective effort aimed at finding Wagnon as quickly as possible. The safety and swift return of Mark Wagnon remain the topmost priority.


Author: HERE Greenwood

HERE Greenwood

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