Teen on bike disappears from Henderson County neighborhood

September 16, 2025
Teen on bike disappears from Henderson County neighborhood

Search underway for missing 17-year-old last seen in Henderson County

Henderson County, NC – A 17-year-old boy has been reported missing after he was last seen late Monday night in a Henderson County neighborhood, and deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Reese Long was last spotted around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15, in the area of Childs Drive. He has since been classified as a runaway, and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Reese is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. He has red hair and may be traveling on a bicycle, though no confirmed direction of travel has been established.

Teen on bike disappears from Henderson County neighborhood

The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who has seen Reese or may have information related to his location to call 828-697-4911 or use the “submit a tip” feature on the department’s official app.

Key Points

  • Reese Long, 17, was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Childs Drive
  • The teen is described as 5’7″, 130 lbs, with red hair, and may be on a bicycle
  • Henderson County Sheriff’s Office urges public to report any sightings