Cumberland County Deputies Search for Missing 14-Year-Old

October 5, 2026

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The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing Fayetteville-area teenager.

According to WRAL News, 14-year-old Andrew Fountain was reported missing Sunday, October 4. His mother last saw him at their home on Periwinkle Drive at approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

Description Released by Authorities

Andrew is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 117 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black basketball shorts.

How to Provide Information

Anyone who has seen Andrew or has information about his location should contact Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims and At-Risk Youth Sergeant Russ at 910-677-5473.

Anonymous information may be submitted to Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477).

This is a developing report. Information will be updated as authorities release additional confirmed details.

Bryn West

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