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The quiet streets of Fountain City, Indiana—population 700—have become the backdrop for a mystery that has shaken this close-knit community to its core. When 17-year-old Scott Anthony Barrows Jr. vanished on September 2, 2025, he left behind more than just worried family members; he left an entire town searching for answers.
Known affectionately as "Minty" or "Rose" to friends, Scott represents everything about small-town life—recognized, valued, and missed when absent. Standing six feet tall with distinctive shoulder-length red hair, he was last seen walking down a driveway on Linden Street around 4 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. Then, nothing. In a place where neighbors know each other's routines and unfamiliar faces stand out, his absence created an immediate void that resonates through every corner of the community.
What makes this disappearance particularly poignant is the historical context of Fountain City itself. Once a crucial station on the Underground Railroad, with the Levi and Catherine Coffin House still standing as testament to its legacy of compassion and courage, this town understands what it means to protect its own. Now, that same community spirit has mobilized in search of Scott. Every porch light left burning, every concerned conversation between neighbors, every shared social media post reflects a collective determination to bring this young man home.
The authorities are actively investigating, but they need your help. If you've seen Scott or have any information—no matter how insignificant it might seem—please contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Department at 765-973-9393 or the Indiana State Police Missing Children and Endangered Adults tip line at 1-800-831-8953. Remember, someone knows something. Share this story widely—you never know who might hold the missing piece that brings Scott back to a community waiting with open arms.

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