The Robeson Co. family is desperately searching for a missing loved one in Asheville

The Robeson Co. family is desperately searching for a missing loved one in Asheville

Mario Cummings said his brother, 43-year-old Angus “Thurman” Locklear, must be somewhere in Asheville where he couldn’t get help.

Cummings said he and his girlfriend, Bobbie Jacobs, called Asheville emergency medical services, the police and the Red Cross but didn’t get through.

“With him being so far away in Asheville, you know we just don’t know. There are no active telephone lines. Nobody receives incoming and outgoing signals. And we just don’t know,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs said Thurman moved to Asheville from Robeson County about six months ago. She said he wanted a fresh start.

“The family is worried about him. Because you know he was doing so well. He simply changed his life for the better. And he moved to Asheville, North Carolina and we talked to him about two weeks ago. And said he was fine. He bought him a moped and he actually had two jobs. He worked part-time at Starbucks in Asheville. And we haven’t heard from him.

She said his job couldn’t help them much because they couldn’t reveal personal information, including the address on his application. She said every time they call his cell phone they get a busy signal.

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“With him being so far away in Asheville, you know we just don’t know. There are no active telephone lines. No one receives a signal in our lives. And we just don’t know.”

Jacobs shared a video that Thurman posted on social media shortly after he moved from Robeson County to Asheville.

Thurman said, “I’m right here in Asheville. I finally got my life under control. I love my life right now. It’s a beautiful place out here, man. I advise you all not to leave Robeson County. But if so I can’t pull myself together and then come back and see how it works out. I’m pretty sure God is good. He’s good to all of you. He woke us up this morning.

Jacobs said Thurman was so excited because he had just bought a moped to go back and forth to work.

Jacobs and Cummings added that they hope Thurman made it because he can swim, but they fear he could be stranded, lost and in need of help.

“It leaves a feeling of emptiness. And you don’t know if he’s dead or alive. You know you just have to sit around and stay positive. And hope for the best.”

The couple said they asked Christopher Rhodes of Precision Search and Rescue, who has helped search for missing people in Robeson County, to help them find Thurman in Asheville.

To report a missing person, individuals should call North Carolina 211 or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the state, according to North Carolina Emergency Management.

When you call to report a missing person or request a welfare check, you will be prompted to press the 1 key once connected to reach an operator.

Make sure you have all information available including name, location, health status, etc. to complete the request.