'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood's Fiancé Found After She Missed

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By Nicky Cox

Amber Portwood's fiancé, Gary Wayt, has been found after several days of searching.

On Friday, the Bryson City Police Department revealed on Facebook that Wayt had been “located” and the case was officially “closed.” However, they did not share any additional information.

The update came just days after the 39-year-old was seen on surveillance video in Oklahoma – hundreds of miles from where he was last seen with Portwood in South Carolina. North.

Police obtained footage of Wayt driving on a highway in the Sooner State and got confirmation that he stopped at a Verizon store.

Portwood first reported Wayt missing on Monday – just days after their engagement was announced.

The “Teen Mom” ​​star, who last saw him on Sunday, later revealed on YouTube that his disappearance was completely unexpected and that she was extremely “worried” about him.

“It’s a huge deal, his parents, everyone is very worried. I'm worried,” she said

“There wasn't a big fight or anything like that, okay?” He is currently missing. »

Although she denied speculation they had an “explosive argument”, she admitted they had an “emotional” conversation about his Vietnamese heritage.

The mother of two explained that Wayt left the house where they were staying with her keys and wallet, but did not take her phone, which was an immediate red flag as her car was not equipped with GPS.

“We are in the mountains,” she explains. “He has never ridden in the mountains. We are very scared at the moment.

She also noted that Wayt had “mental health issues” but did not disclose any details.

Insiders told Us Weekly that the two were visiting North Carolina for a wedding when they “had a conversation that became emotional.”

Although Portwood hoped he would return home to Indiana, she became increasingly concerned when he never arrived.

While Portwood had people in Indiana watching for Wayt, she stayed in North Carolina hoping he would return.

The couple met in 2023 on a dating app and got engaged weeks before Wayt disappeared.

An insider told Us Weekly at the time that Portwood was “really, really happy” to take the next step with Wayt.

They even began going to couples therapy to build a strong foundation for their marriage.

Although it's unclear if Wayt has any children, the MTV star is mom to daughter Leah, 15, with ex Gary Shirley and son James, 6, whom she shares with her ex Andrew Glennon.