Circleville, OH — Concern is mounting for the safety of 39-year-old Army veteran Darlynn “Lynn” Buchler, who has been missing since April 1, 2025. She was last seen driving her burgundy 2013 Ford F-150 XLT, Ohio license plate HNY4083, heading south on Ashville Pike near Rickenbacker Parkway.
Buchler’s employer reported her missing on April 3 after she failed to show up for work for two consecutive days. A welfare check was initiated through the Circleville Police Department around 8:30 a.m., but officers were unable to locate her. Her emergency contacts, who had also not heard from her, filed additional welfare check requests. An official missing person report was not filed until April 5 — four days after she was last seen.
Since then, authorities and loved ones have been working tirelessly to locate Buchler. Detectives began their investigation in earnest on Monday, April 7, due to weekend scheduling. Over the following days, they interviewed neighbors and apartment complex staff, visited her workplace, canvassed surrounding areas, and secured search warrants for her phone and airline travel records. No flight activity was found, and Buchler’s phone remains off or unresponsive.
As of April 23, there have still been no confirmed sightings of Buchler — either in person or via surveillance footage. Family members and community volunteers have taken to the streets, retracing her common travel routes and reaching out to area hospitals and morgues. Requests have also been made for warrants to review her financial transactions and activity at a gas station she frequently visited.
Buchler’s family emphasizes that disappearing without notice is completely out of character for her. Desperate for answers, they’ve reached out to local news stations, hoping to raise public awareness.
Anyone with information about Darlynn Buchler’s whereabouts is urged to contact the local police immediately. Time is critical.
Description of Vehicle:
2013 Ford F-150 XLT
Color: Burgundy/RED
Ohio License Plate: 049ZVH
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