Sheriff's office investigating Loudon County man's disappearance
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Loudon County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help locating a man who was last seen in late January.
According to the sheriff's office, Guy DeMasellis, 51, was last seen at the Lazy Acres RV Park in Lenoir City, where he was staying. He was last heard from in early February.
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DeMasellis is described as 6'3″ tall and weighing 220 pounds.
While there is no evidence of a crime, the sheriff's office said it was reported that DeMasellis was often picked up and dropped off by someone driving a black Kia Soul, possibly a 2019 year model. Investigators are hoping to speak with the driver of a Kia Soul to learn more information.
Anyone who has seen Guy or knows where he may be is asked to contact Detective Khristian Kirkland at 865-986-4823 or email Kckirkland@lcsotn.org.
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Authorities say nearly 400 people go missing in Tennessee each year. That's five people for every 100,000. Check this list of people missing from East Tennessee to see if you can help locate someone.
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