STARTEX, South Carolina — The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s immediate assistance in locating Jeffrey Russell, who has been reported missing from the Startex area.

Authorities have classified Russell as an endangered missing person and are urging residents to remain vigilant while search efforts continue. According to information provided by the sheriff’s office, Russell is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 255 pounds. He may be wearing glasses and was reportedly last seen walking away from his residence in the Startex area.

At the time of his disappearance, Russell was reportedly wearing dark-colored pants and tan shoes.

Authorities are asking residents near Startex to check areas where someone could potentially seek shelter, including sheds, garages, crawl spaces, outbuildings, and other sheltered locations. The request is particularly important as investigators work to determine where Russell may have gone.

The sheriff’s office has also indicated that there are circumstances affecting Russell’s safety, increasing the urgency of the search. Residents are therefore encouraged to report any potential sighting immediately rather than waiting to determine whether it is Russell themselves.

Anyone who sees Jeffrey Russell should call 911 immediately and provide authorities with his location and direction of travel. Members of the public should not place themselves in danger or attempt to forcefully approach or restrain him.

For Russell’s family and loved ones, the uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts has created an understandably distressing situation. Each passing hour can be significant during an endangered-person search, making community awareness and timely reporting especially important.

Residents can assist by sharing verified information, checking their properties when safe to do so, and remaining alert for activity that may help investigators determine Russell’s whereabouts.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information that could help bring Russell home safely. Anyone with credible information about his location is urged to contact emergency authorities immediately.

The immediate priority remains locating Jeffrey Russell and ensuring his safe return to his family and loved ones.