'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood's fiance Gary Wayt calls cops and confirms he's fine after going missing for 7 days
NORTH CAROLINA: Amber Portwood's fiance, Gary Wayt, has been found safe, according to the Bryson City Police Department in North Carolina.
After being reported missing for 7 days, Gary made a call to the police from a restricted number assuring them of his well-being, reports TMZ.
'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood's missing fiance Gary Wayt found safe
The Bryson City Police Department in North Carolina reported that Gary, recently engaged to the 'Teen Mom' star, contacted them from a restricted number. He assured them he was safe and healthy.
To verify his identity, the police asked Gary some detailed questions, to which he provided accurate answers. Satisfied with the responses, the officers confirmed it was indeed Gary and subsequently closed the missing persons case.
It remains unclear where Gary was calling from. There were reports that he was seen in Weatherford, Oklahoma, which is several thousand miles away from North Carolina. Witnesses claimed the person identified himself as Gary and appeared to be in no distress, though this sighting was never fully confirmed.
Throughout the investigation, authorities did not suspect foul play or the possibility of suicide. The Bryson City Police Department also confirmed they had been in contact with Amber Portwood, who expressed her concerns about Gary online. She clarified that their last discussion was not a significant argument.
There is no information yet on whether Gary has directly reached out to Amber.
Internet reacts after Amber Portwood's missing fiance Gary Wayt contacts police
After Amber Portwood's fiance, Gary Wayt was located safe and sound, the internet had a lot to say about it. Following his unexpected disappearance and subsequent contact with police, social media users are sharing their thoughts on the situation.
One user commented, "How embarrassing for her just trying to ghost her and be low key about it and instead of contacting her he calls the cops to call off the search," highlighting the awkwardness of the situation for Amber.
Another user speculated, "Amber needed the publicity stunt to happen saying he was missing so that people would forget her calling her daughter a d**k and making her kid cry on her birthday," suggesting that the incident was a diversion from recent negative press.
Reflecting on Gary's motives, one user wrote, "He ran from his family too. All the pressure got to him. His family didn’t approve of his relationship. He argued with both Amber and his family. He ran off to probably contemplate his next move."
"I think this is publicity for Teen Mom. Amber barely has a storyline," another user claimed.
Finally, expressing sympathy for Amber, a user noted, "I bet she wanted to crawl under a rock! How humiliating," capturing the sentiment of many who felt the situation was particularly mortifying for her.
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