Determined through investigation that
Ryan Van Tassel is safe and no longer missing.
Missing Person - RYAN VAN TASSEL 
SAFE and NO LONGER MISSING
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person: RYAN VAN TASSEL
Ryan is a 42-year-old white male. He is 5’9” and weighs approximately 230 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing blue jeans, possibly a white t-shirt and blue tractor supply hat.
Ryan may be traveling in a 2016 Jeep Wrangler, silver in color displaying Colorado licenses plate. (an image of a similar vehicle is attached)
Ryan was last seen on 05/28/2023 around 10:00am, leaving his residence supposed to be traveling to Chesnee SC. Ryan did not arrive to his destination in Chesnee SC and has not returned to his residence at this time.
An image of Ryan is also included in this message. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Ryan Van Tassel, please contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at 828-286-2911.
Address/Location
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247
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