Police Searching For Missing Johnston County Man

JOHNSTON COUNTY – Clayton Police are attempting to locate William Danny Toppings, age 57, of Clayton and asking for the public’s help. 

William Danny Toppings

On Wednesday, June 25, it was reported to Clayton Police by Toppings’ ex-wife that he was missing and no contact had been made with him since he was released from the Johnston County Detention Center in Smithfield on May 14, on shoplifting charges. Toppings was previously renting an apartment in Clayton but the rental agreement has expired. 

If anyone has any knowledge of his whereabouts, please contact Clayton Police at 919-553-4611.


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10 Comments

    • maybe you think so but somebody still cares him enough to want him home. not sure what the point of your comment is other than to just be nasty

      • I’m his daughter. From the depths of my heart, thank you. I get that a lot of people don’t understand addiction, & I pray they never have to, but it’s still someone’s son, someone’s brother, someone’s uncle, someone’s husband, father & grandfather. Being nasty helps nothing in the situation. People have no idea what he’s been through.

    • @Nate not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, or a crappy judgemental personality such as yours. You probably also judge by race too. What a sad life you have. You need someone to pray for you. Hopefully you’re not from JoCo.

  1. @nate your comment is so uncalled for. Just because someone doesn’t “fit” your ideal of importance means nothing. Thank God there are loving people in this world like his family waiting with open arms for his return home. People JUST LIKE YOU would jump off and ask “oh where was his family?????” Well here you have it!!! His family is obviously present and desperately looking for him. Instead of judging why don’t you screen shot this man’s photo for a quick reference as you travel in your super air conditioned self-driving Tesla and take a look for him as you drive to eat your next Tomahawk steak??? I’m sure the community and his family would really appreciate it. And yes, I judged you too. How does it feel…that is…if you have feelings.

  2. I don’t know why anyone would even respond to Nate. He seems like more of a lost cause himself with that kinda outlook on people and comment. Like previously said, this man is missing and his family is searching for him. God forbid in your worst time of need @nate someone put a bad picture of you up while they searched for you. See this comment section irritates me because you can make up your display name and hide behind whatever fake one you choose so people talk reckless. Prayers go out to this man and his family. I hope he’s found safe soon.

  3. You guys are right. Im sorry. He is a sober handsome victim of society. You should invite him to live with you if you see him.

    • I pray that you never have to drive through the streets of your hometown searching for someone you love. I hope you never have to deal with things such as this, just like I never thought I would. I pray you find love in your heart for the people that need & deserve it. I pray there’s never a day when you need it, because I promise you there will come a day. One thing about them tables, they turn. & when you’re a selfish, mean person, they’ll flip faster than you realize. & I pray someone is there for you when that happens, because NO ONE deserves to go through it alone. I’m sure you’re miserable with your own life & that’s likely why you commented in the first place, but hey, don’t let your miserable spill out on to everyone else. There’s therapists for that. Not everyone has to be unhappy just because you are. I hope you find the core of it & get some therapy, because making jokes about a missing person should land you in grippy socks. I wish you the best of luck though my guy 🙌🏻

  4. Praying he’s found safe. It’s wild to me how judgmental some folks can bed.

  5. He has many kids, unsure if he raised any of them.
    I raised one of them, and she never met him.
    My daughter is a beautiful person inside and out and now has a child of her own, my Grandson.
    Maybe he will be found .

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