Deaf Utah man missing for almost one week, family asks for help

OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) A deaf Utah man has been missing for over a week. His family and friends are actively searching for answers.

Ty Webster, 38, went missing on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. He was last seen around 3:30 p.m. in Ogden wearing a dark gray Precision Auto t-shirt, long jeans, work boots, and a dark hat.

Webster is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and weighs 225 pounds. His family says he drives a gray 2015 Chevy Silverado.

Ty Webster went missing on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Courtesy//Lainey James)

Lainey James, Webster’s fiancé, shared that Ty was the primary source of income for both her and his family. Since his disappearance, James has been struggling to pay rent. She is asking anyone who can help to donate to the family.

Those interested in donating can do so through James’ GoFundMe.

People with any information on Webster’s disappearance are asked to call the Clinton Police: 801-614-0800.

What should you do if someone goes missing?

The first thing to do is call local law enforcement and report the case. Utah officials say there is no required waiting period to report a missing person. In an emergency, call 911.

When working with local law enforcement, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:

  • Full name or nicknames.
  • Recent photos.
  • Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
  • Gender/sex.
  • Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
  • Date of disappearance.
  • Medical conditions.
  • Last known location.
  • Social media accounts.

Utah officials also suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number and what the officers say.

Additional resources

For more information, DPS has a page on its website dedicated to resources for missing persons, as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.

Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in the guidebook are available below:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs): 833-872-5176

National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483

Trevor Myers contributed to this story

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