North American Missing Persons Network
 
Mark Anthony Degner

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Above Images: Degner, circa 2005; Age-progressed to 14 years

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: February 10, 2005 from Jacksonville, Florida
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date Of Birth: July 13, 1992
  • Age: 12
  • Height: 5'1"
  • Weight: 100 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Male
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Nervous tic; shrugs shoulders
    and blinks eyes when nervous, one ear is pierced
  • Medical Conditions: Developmentally delayed, bipolar disorder,
    high blood pressure, kidney problems, requires daily medications
  • Clothing: Light gray zip-up sweatshirt, khaki pants
  • Case Number: 05-123616; NCMC1007814

    • Details of Disappearance
    Mark was last seen on February 10, 2005. He may be in the company of Bryan Hayes. They may still be in the local area.

    The boys were known to be best friends, and had informed other friends that they planned to run away. Some local citizens reported seeing the boys in a trailer park on the north side of town. By the time authorities reached the site, the boys were gone. It was later learned that Bryan was seen getting into a car outside the school the day he disappeared. Witnesses were not sure if Mark was with him. This report caused authorities to reclassify the missing boys as missing and endangered.

    There were several sightings of the boys in North Jacksonville in the first 2 weeks after they disappeared. Some reports placed them in Volusia County a month later.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
    (904) 630-0500
    (904) 630-2627
    OR
    First Coast Crimestoppers
    (866) 845-TIPS

    Source Information
    Florida Department of Law Enforcement
    National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
    Crime Library
    WJXT