MISSING CHILD ALERT – Varnamtown, North Carolina

MISSING CHILD ALERT – Varnamtown, North Carolina
Help Locate 10-Year-Old Mason Chance Combs

The Brunswick County community is rallying in urgency and deep concern as the search intensifies for a missing 10-year-old boy, Mason Chance Combs, who was last seen in the Varnamtown area during the early evening hours of Wednesday, July 17, 2025. Authorities, family, and neighbors are desperately seeking the public’s help to bring Mason home safely.Mason, who resides on Paul Andrew Street in Varnamtown, was last seen around 6:30 p.m. at a neighbor’s home on Riverside Drive, just a short distance from his house. He was reportedly wearing a black short-sleeve t-shirt, bright orange gym shorts, and vivid blue tennis shoes at the time he went missing.

Standing at 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 84 pounds, Mason has a slender build and light brown hair. His cheerful personality and friendly demeanor are well known in the tight-knit community, and his sudden disappearance has sparked an outpouring of concern from those who know and love him.

What makes Mason’s situation particularly critical is the fact that he requires evening medication, which he has not returned home to take. While there are no other known medical or mental health concerns, the missed dosage heightens the urgency of locating him swiftly to ensure his continued wellbeing.

Mason was not known to have any plans to run away, and there were no indications earlier in the day that anything was amiss. His family is adamant that this behavior is out of character, and they are pleading for anyone with information to come forward.

Local law enforcement, including the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, have launched a full-scale search operation. Officers, K9 units, and volunteers are combing the nearby woods, waterways, and neighborhoods. Drones are being deployed for aerial searches, and residents are urged to check their yards, sheds, garages, surveillance cameras, and any areas where a child might hide or seek shelter.

The community has responded with compassion and urgency. Flyers are being distributed, social media posts are being widely shared, and search teams have gathered to support the family in their efforts. Time is of the essence, and every pair of eyes counts.

If you have seen Mason, spoken with him, or have any knowledge of his whereabouts—even if it seems insignificant—please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (910) 253-2777 or dial 911.

In times like these, community solidarity becomes a beacon of hope. Mason’s loved ones remain hopeful that with the public’s help, their boy will be home safe very soon.

Please share this message widely. Let’s bring Mason Chance Combs back to where he belongs—home.