17-Year-Old Brianna Lynn Stout Missing in Ashe County, North Carolina – Authorities Seek Help

 The Ashe County community is urgently searching for 17-year-old Brianna Lynn Stout, who has been reported missing since December 26, 2025, just after midday. Brianna was last seen walking along Saddle Gap Road in Warrensville, and with every hour that passes, concern for her safety continues to grow.

Brianna is described as a 17-year-old female, approximately 5’3” tall and weighing 100 lbs, with purple hair. At the time she disappeared, she was wearing a gold beanie, light blue jacket, and blue jeans. Authorities are particularly concerned because Brianna was traveling on foot in a rural area, and winter conditions in Ashe County may pose additional risks.

The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating Brianna’s disappearance and urges anyone with information to come forward. Even small details—someone seeing her on the road, in a nearby neighborhood, or in a vehicle—could be crucial to locating her.

Family and friends describe Brianna as a bright, caring, and independent young woman. They are pleading with the public to remain vigilant, check their surroundings, and immediately report any sightings. Time is critical, and public awareness could make the difference in bringing her home safely.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office at 336-846-5600. If Brianna is spotted, call 911 immediately. For safety reasons, do not approach her directly.

The sheriff’s office emphasizes that every tip matters. Sharing this alert with neighbors, local businesses, and social media networks can help ensure that Brianna is found quickly. Her family is desperate for her safe return and asks the community to remain alert and proactive.

“Please, if you see Brianna or know anything about her whereabouts, call immediately. Every second counts, and every share could bring her home,” her family said in a public statement.