More than two weeks since a Fort Bragg solider went missing, his family is headed to the Fayetteville area to search for him.
Sayveon Anderson, 25, was last seen on post on June 29, according to his commanding officer. He was reported AWOL [absent without leave] on July 1.
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His wife, Jasmyne Mowry, is nine months pregnant, and said Anderson has been struggling with mental health issues for months; but she believes he is alive.
"He has been showing that he is not mentally well," said Mowry.
She said Anderson was supposed to report to the Charge of Quarters (CQ) every four hours. The CQ is responsible for securing the barracks, maintaining order and handling emergencies. "Someone wasn't doing their job if they saw him and let him leave," said Mowry.
Fort Bragg soldier missing
June 23: Sayveon Anderson last seen by his wife at home in Fayetteville. She said Anderson left home with other soldiers, and she believes he was heading back to Fort Bragg.
June 25: Anderson arrested at the Comfort Inn. Court records show he was charged with trespassing and posted $5,000 bond.
June 27: Pamela Anderson told CNN this is the last time she heard from her son.
June 29: Anderson's commanding officer told his wife he was last seen on base around 6 a.m.
July 1: Anderson was reported AWOL
Mowry said that her husband went to the Comfort Inn because he needed a break.
"He was feeling a lot of pressure. He didn't want people to know how bad it was getting," said Mowry. "That's what you do with mental health - you hide until you can't handle it anymore."
July 9: WRAL spoke with Anderson's mother and sister.
July 14: Anderson's family holds vigil in Charlottesville, VA, garners community support.
The soldier's mom, Pamela Anderson, is also asking for help.
"We had hoped and prayed that he would return home within a few days, but unfortunately that has not happened. After continued communication with military police and his sergeants, a missing persons report has been filed, and we are now asking for the public’s help while we continue to pray for his safe return."
Anderson is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 260 pounds. He has a chipped front tooth, a scar on his left arms, tattoos behind both ears and a tattoo on his upper left arm.
Fort Bragg has released the following statement:
The 3rd Corps Sustainment Command is working in coordination with local law enforcement agencies and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to locate Spc. Sayveon Anderson and ensure his safe return.
Anyone who sees him is asked to contact the Fort Bragg Resident Agency Army CID Carolinas Field Office at 910-391-4911. Anonymous tips can be submitted online.