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Mathew Robert Potts

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Mathew Robert Potts

Case
#4162
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020

Missing Person: Mathew Robert Potts

Justice for Mathew Robert Potts — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

What condition was the vehicle in when discovered, and were there any signs indicating where Potts may have gone?

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location
Lead #2

Why was the vehicle left in the remote East Fly Gap Area, and does this location have significance to Potts?

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evidence
Lead #3

Were there any personal belongings, evidence, or clues found inside or near the abandoned vehicle?

Mathew Robert Potts, a 27-year-old white male, disappeared in Franklin County, Arkansas around January 13, 2020, with no contact made to family or friends since that date. His vehicle was discovered abandoned in the East Fly Gap Area approximately one week after his disappearance, raising serious concerns about his safety. Despite the investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, his current whereabouts remain unknown and authorities are seeking public assistance to locate him.

Case
#4162
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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timeline
Lead #4

What specific events occurred between January 13 and January 19 that might explain the disappearance?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP64801. Missing person: Mathew Robert Potts.

Last known contact: 2020-01-13 in Franklin County, Franklin, AR. Circumstances: We are asking for assistance involving the disappearance of Matthew Robert Potts.

On Sunday, January 19, 2020 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle in the East Fly Gap Area that had been there for approximately one week. The vehicle belongs to Mr.

Potts and he has yet to be located. It appears that Mr.

Potts has had no contact with family or friends. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr.

Potts, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at (479)667-4127 or Franklin County Dispatch at (479)667-4176. We will update information as it becomes available.

Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen possibly wearing red or maroon toboggan, blue jacket, grayish brown cargo pants carring a green back pack. Investigating agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 20-00052.

Timeline of Events

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2020-01-13

Last Known Contact

Mathew Robert Potts last known contact with family or friends in Franklin County, Franklin, AR

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2020-01-19

Vehicle Discovery

Franklin County Sheriff's Office notified of Potts' vehicle found in East Fly Gap Area, abandoned for approximately one week

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Case Information

Incident:January 13, 2020
Last Updated:September 3, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 13, 2020
Last Updated:September 3, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4796674127
You can remain anonymous