Independent Detective Case File

Dwane Mitchell Scott

Missing

Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Case Number #49
Date of Incident February 13, 2025
Age 59 Date of Birth: 1965
Type of Case Missing
Case Entry February 15, 2026
Last Updated July 19, 2026
Overview


Dwane Mitchell Scott (age 59) is a missing person last reported in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 13, 2025. Scott’s disappearance has sparked a broad community and law-enforcement search due to his severe health vulnerabilities — including dementia, diabetes, and stage-4 kidney disease — and the fact that he was without medication, a phone, or a wallet at the time of his disappearance, raising urgent concern for his safety and well-being.


Who Is Dwane Mitchell Scott? A Comprehensive Summary of the Case

Overview

Dwane Mitchell Scott (age 59) is a missing person last reported in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 13, 2025. Scott’s disappearance has sparked a broad community and law-enforcement search due to his severe health vulnerabilities — including dementia, diabetes, and stage-4 kidney disease — and the fact that he was without medication, a phone, or a wallet at the time of his disappearance, raising urgent concern for his safety and well-being.

Scott’s case has circulated on missing-person forums and local discussions, leading to public awareness campaigns and appeals for information that could indicate his whereabouts or well-being.

Circumstances of Disappearance

According to community-shared details, Scott was last seen walking on foot near Maria’s Lounge on Penn Street in Reading, PA, with no contact since that date. His family and online communities have emphasized his declining health and need for medications, noting that being missing without those critical needs poses serious health risks.

Local authorities are understood to have been made aware of his disappearance, and missing-person reports were filed with appropriate police departments; however, formal public press releases or mainstream news reports about the case remain limited or unavailable at this time.

Community Response

Online discussions on missing-person subreddits helped bring wider attention to the case. These posts shared Scott’s name, last known location, and health conditions, urging that anyone who had seen him or had relevant information should contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116.

Social media threads also included reminders about the procedural importance of reporting a missing person to law enforcement, and the need to protect the privacy and safety of individuals in such situations, even when discussed online.

Latest Investigation Status (2026 Update)

As of February 2026, there have been no major new mainstream law enforcement bulletins or widely covered press releases concerning Scott’s case. No confirmed sightings, arrests, or developments reported in major news outlets or official police press channels.

However:
Online missing-person community posts remain the primary public source of ongoing awareness for the case.
– Law enforcement is presumed to continue investigative efforts quietly, as is standard for missing-person cases with vulnerable adults.

Because official updates remain limited, families and advocates continue to encourage direct tips to police and missing-person databases, and remind potential witnesses to avoid speculating or sharing unverified information publicly.

What You Can Do If You Know Something

If you have any relevant information that could help locate Dwane Mitchell Scott — whether a potential sighting, timeframe, or other detail — contact local law enforcement immediately (Reading Police Department, PA) and provide them with your information.

Presence of health conditions at the time of disappearance makes this case especially urgent and time-sensitive.
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Facebook Post:

𝑭𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑳𝒀 𝑶𝑭 𝑫𝑾𝑨𝑵𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑶𝑻𝑻 𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑴 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑵𝑺𝒀𝑳𝑽𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑨 𝑰𝑺 𝑨𝑺𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑳𝑷 𝑻𝑶 𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑫 𝑯𝑰𝑴 𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹 𝑨𝑭𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑬

⚠️ MISSING ⚠️
‼️DWANE MITCHELL SCOTT‼️

⚠️MISSING from READING, PA
ON FEBRUARY 13TH 2025⚠️

‼️ CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISAPPEARANCE:

– DWANE SCOTT WAS LAST SEEN FEBRUARY
– 13TH 2025 IN THE AREA OF SUMMIT CHASE
– DRIVE IN READING, PA. HE WAS POSSIBLY
– SEEN AROUND 9 PM ON PENN STREET,
– LEAVING MARIA’S BAR.

⚠️DWANE IS CONSIDERED HIGH RISK⚠️

– HE HAS MULTIPLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND
– NEEDS DAILY LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICATIONS.
– DWANE MAY BE DISORIENTED

‼️ DESCRIPTION OF DWANE:

*HEIGHT: 5’10”
*WEIGHT: 160lbs
*BLACK HAIR, VERY SHORT/BALD
*BROWN EYES
*AGE 59
*LARGE SURGICAL SCAR ON ABDOMEN

‼️LAST SEEN WEARING:

• 3/4 LENGTH GRAY FAUX COAT
• 8-10 STERLING SILVER NECKLACES AND
– BRACELETS

⚠️ IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION
ON THE DISAPPEARANCE OF
DWANE MITCHELL SCOTT,

PLEASE CONTACT:
READING POLICE DEPT: @ (610) 655-6116
OR DIAL 911

Kimberly Scott💗💗💗💗

‼️ CASE NUMBER: 25-005579
‼️ NAMUS # MP141617
#dwanemitchellscott#MissingPerson#missing#urgent#endangered#reading#missingteampa
#Pennsylvania#PleaseShare#findingjessefarber

Agency / ReferenceContact
Reading Police Department: (610) 655-6116 (708) 444-5394
Case Ref#: 25-005579
NamUs#: MP141617
DateEvent
Feb 13, 2025Last confirmed sighting of Dwane Mitchell Scott in Reading, PA. He was on foot near Maria’s Lounge on Penn Street without essential items.
Late Feb–Mar 2025Family and community members report Scott missing online. Posts emphasize his medical conditions and urgent need for medication.
Spring 2025Public missing-person appeals shared on Reddit and community forums. Family urges readers to contact Reading PD with any information.
2025–2026No major mainstream press announcements or confirmed updates published about Scott’s case. Investigation appears to remain active but limited in public disclosure.

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Map Location

Reading, Pennsylvania

On February 13, 2025

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