Baltimore County Police have closed the missing-person case of Bryant Williams after confirming surveillance footage showed he was alive several months after his disappearance in late 2025. Despite this, Williams’s family remains uncertain of his whereabouts and questions the thoroughness of the police investigation.

Williams, who has a criminal record and was on parole at the time he went missing, was last reported by his family on October 29, 2025. His twin sister, Brandee Williams, said detectives recently shared video evidence showing Bryant picking up prescriptions at a Walgreens pharmacy in April and May of this year, though authorities declined to disclose the pharmacy’s location. Police also obtained his cellphone records, linking phone activity to the pharmacy visits. However, the family has yet to make direct contact with Bryant or ascertain his current condition.

“I’m happy he’s alive, but we still don’t know where he is or if he’s safe,” Brandee said. She expressed frustration with how the case was handled, saying the police did not appear to pursue the investigation aggressively until media inquiries prompted renewed attention. “When we kept calling, there was nothing they could do, but when reporters reached out, suddenly they got a subpoena,” she added.

The family’s concerns are underscored by reports that the Baltimore County Police were slow to respond after Bryant’s disappearance, failing to execute several fundamental investigative steps. It took until January 2026—more than two months after the initial report—for authorities to publicize Bryant’s disappearance on social media, and there were no flyers or community outreach efforts launched by the department. Brandee and her sister Tasha led much of the search themselves, canvassing neighborhoods, posting fliers, and contacting hospitals and morgues.

Policing experts have criticized the response as lacking urgency and thoroughness, particularly because Bryant is a Black man with a criminal history. Derrica Wilson, founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, pointed out that adults with criminal records or drug histories often receive less attention from law enforcement when they go missing. Brandee Williams echoed this sentiment, noting that police frequently questioned her about Bryant’s supposed drug use during follow-ups, despite her belief that he was not involved in such behavior.

Representatives for Baltimore County Police declined to comment on Bryant’s current status or release the case file, citing ongoing investigations. A police spokesperson confirmed that detectives had requested a follow-up report and were unavailable for further comment.

Retired investigator Daniel Maxwell said that police typically close missing-person cases once the individual is located and assessed as being of sound mind and body. Still, he said the department’s swift closure after the media inquiry raises questions. “It sounds like they just want to stick a fork in it,” Maxwell remarked.

For the Williams family, the resolution is far from complete. Despite knowing Bryant is alive, his absence and silence continue to weigh heavily on them. “I pray to God he’s still alive, but there’s nothing else I can do. I’m exhausted, and it’s hurtful to know he’s alive and not making contact,” Brandee said. At present, the family continues to seek answers about Bryant’s wellbeing and location.