Kentucky State Police Requests Assistance in Locating Missing Juvenile

**UPDATE**

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 24, 2025) – The juvenile returned home and is safe.

Original report:

ROBINSON CREEK, Ky. (March 22, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person investigation.

KSP Post 9 was contacted on March 22, 2025, regarding a missing juvenile in Pike County.  The initial investigation indicated Dewayne Salyers, 13 years old of Robinson Creek, KY, last seen at approximately 1 p.m. today in the Robinson Creek area of Pike County. He is described as a white male, 4’6” tall, 100 lbs., and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a white t shirt, checkered jacket, black jeans, brown boots, and carrying a green backpack.

Anyone with information about his location is asked to contact KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711.

The investigation is ongoing by Post 9 Trooper Izaeyah Dotson.