They had the wolves and the dino for scents, Logan too from what Clint had learned, maybe even the magic users could come up with something. But it did mean that it was most likely the work of the town, doing something horrific to people. Again.
"Well, at least it rules out the 'they just wandered off' theory." Not that Clint would've bought that anyway. Swan and Jones had been here longer than that, Swan had been here longer than most. Certain people knew how to not incite panic in the masses.
"Next step will be looking for anywhere you could hide some people for some torture times." Fun. The problem was how constantly changing the city was on it's own. "Pirate bar?" At the least, they could cover any potential places that could hold people after they made sure no one was passed out drunk on the floor.