The person at the center of this case
Abby Lynn Patterson
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
ABBY LYNN PATTERSON
Justice for Abby Lynn Patterson — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1A brown Buick was seen picking up Abby Lynn Patterson at her home—who was driving the vehicle and where was it headed?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Abby Lynn Patterson get into the brown Buick, and can they provide additional details about the driver or vehicle occupants?
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contact
Lead #3Why has Abby Lynn Patterson had no contact with family or friends since September 5, 2017—was she in distress or unable to reach out?
Abby Lynn Patterson, a 20-year-old woman, disappeared on September 5, 2017, in Lumberton, North Carolina, after leaving her home and getting into a brown Buick around 11:30 a.m. She has had no contact with family or friends since that day, and her current whereabouts remain unknown. The FBI and Lumberton Police Department continue to seek public assistance in locating her.
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More leads to consider
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evidence
Lead #4Abby Lynn Patterson has distinctive identifying marks including a bird tattoo on her shoulder and a birthmark on the back of her right thigh that could aid in identification.
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Source Narrative
September 5, 2017 Lumberton, North Carolina The Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Lumberton Police Department in North Carolina are seeking assistance from the public to locate Abby Lynn Patterson. Patterson was last seen on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, around 11:30 a.m.
She left her home on East 9th Street in Lumberton, North Carolina, and was seen getting into a brown Buick. Patterson has not been seen since and has not had any contact with family or friends.
Remarks: Patterson was last seen wearing brown shorts and a white shirt.
Timeline of Events
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2017-09-05
11:30Last Sighting
Abby Lynn Patterson was last seen leaving her home on East 9th Street in Lumberton, North Carolina, and was observed getting into a brown Buick. She was wearing brown shorts and a white shirt.
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Case Information
Incident:September 5, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 5, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Last Updated:October 22, 2026