by Crawfordville, FL – Over a year after Ian Rogers, a 39-year-old man from Crawfordville, Florida, disappeared without a trace, authorities have discovered his work-issued truck in a remote wooded area. The unsettling development reignites hope and questions in a case that has gripped the local community since August 2024.
Rogers vanished the day before his son’s 10th birthday, a poignant detail that has deeply impacted his family and friends. The ongoing investigation now focuses on uncovering what happened to him since he was last seen leaving his mother’s home for work.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Ian Rogers
Ian Rogers was reported missing on August 27, 2024, after failing to show up for work the previous day. He was last seen driving a white 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck, which was issued by his employer. According to police records:
- He left a residence off Shadeville Road around 9:00 a.m. on August 26, 2024.
- At the time, he was described as wearing a black hat, sunglasses, a blue long sleeve dry shirt, white undershirt with a design, tan cargo shorts, and brown work boots.
- He has a distinctive tattoo on his lower right forearm.
Discovery of the Truck Provides New Leads
More than a year later, on November 9, 2025, authorities located Rogers’ truck in a remote wooded area off Old Plank Road, south of Tram Road in Leon County. The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office released a statement detailing the discovery and ongoing efforts:
“Since that time, neither Ian Rogers nor the vehicle he was operating had been located — until Sunday, November 9, 2025, shortly before 1:00 p.m., when the Dodge Ram 2500 was discovered in a remote wooded area.”
Police have since processed the area but have not provided further details on clues found. The investigation remains active, as authorities try to piece together what happened after Rogers drove off that August morning.
The Impact on Family and Community
Teresa Rogers, Ian’s mother, shared poignant reflections on her son’s personality and the pain caused by his mysterious absence. In interviews with local news affiliates WTXL and WCTV, she described Ian as:
- Funny, kind, super talented, and always cracking jokes.
- Recently promoted at work at the time of his disappearance.
- A devoted father who would never have missed his son’s 10th birthday.
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“It’s like having a treasure and someone stole it, and you don’t know where it is. You don’t know if it’s safe,” said Teresa, pleading for the community’s help in finding Ian.
She urged residents of Wakulla County to stay vigilant and report any information that could lead to answers. “Even if you don’t think it’s anything, it might be,” she said. The family remains hopeful and invites anyone with details to contact the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office at 850-745-7100.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Awareness
The case has drawn attention from both local authorities and the public, highlighting the difficulties in investigating disappearances in remote areas. The discovery of the truck after more than a year raises many questions but also fresh avenues for investigation. For those seeking more information, the original reports can be referenced here.
- Key dates: Last seen August 26, 2024; truck found November 9, 2025.
- Location details: Last seen in Crawfordville; truck found in remote wooded area in Leon County.
- Family appeals: Community urged to stay alert for any signs.
What do you think about this ongoing mystery? Share your thoughts in the comments below and help spread awareness to find Ian Rogers.
