'Just let me know you're OK': Family searches for missing Fort Bragg soldier

FORT BRAGG -- A Fort Bragg soldier has been missing for 10 days, and his family is searching for answers.

Twenty-five-year-old Sayveon Anderson was last seen June 29 at Fort Bragg, according to his family. Anderson is married, and his wife is pregnant.

The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is working with local law enforcement agencies to locate him.

Anderson's mother, Pamela Anderson, told our North Carolina sister station, ABC11, the last time she spoke with her son was June 27. She said he sent her an Instagram message early the next day, but she has not heard from him since despite repeatedly calling and texting.

"I just want you to let me know that you're okay," Pamela said.

She said it is unusual for her son to go this long without contacting family members.

"This is not like my son," she said. "My son will call me. He would at least text me or answer my texts."

Pamela said she contacted her son's Army commander after she was unable to reach him. She said she was later told someone reported seeing him on Fort Bragg on June 29.

According to his mother, Anderson does not live on Fort Bragg and was there to begin a weeklong assignment.

His sister, Shicora Anderson, said the family remains concerned because they have not heard from him in more than a week.

"He hasn't used his phone. He hasn't used his cards," she said. "Something's not right. Something is not adding up."

Shicora also questioned whether investigators have been able to use surveillance footage or cellphone data to help locate her brother.

Sayveon Anderson has served in the Army for seven years. His family said they want him to know they love him and want him to return home safely.

"You are so loved. You are so missed," Pamela said. "I just want you to come home safe."

A spokesperson for the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division said the agency is actively working with local law enforcement in the search for Sayveon.

Sayveon Anderson is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 270 pounds.

If you have information about Sayveon Anderson's whereabouts, contact the Fort Bragg Provost Marshal's Office at 910-396-0391, the family at 434-962-7780, or call 911.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Army CID Submit-a-Tip website.