Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation

Published on March 05, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 6, 2026)– Mr. Meadows has been located unharmed.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, March 5, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Missing Persons Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 79-year-old, Sam Meadows.

Mr. Meadows was last seen walking in the 11000 block of Erwin Ridge Avenue in Charlotte around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Mr. Meadows was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a small black bag.

Mr. Meadows has a cognitive impairment and may be lost or confused.

Anyone with information on Mr. Meadows’ whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

For additional information, please refer to the report: 20260305-1808-03.

Missing Person Information:

Name: Sam Meadows

DOB: 01/09/1947

Age: 79

Race: Black

Sex: Male

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 210 pounds

Hair: Gray/White

Eyes: Brown

Last Known Location: 11000 block of Erwin Ridge Avenue, Charlotte

Clothing Description: Black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, carrying a small black bag.

Report Number: 20260305-1808-03