UPDATE: Missing Harlan County man home safe

KSP says Will Douglas Smith contacted his family and safely returned home

Update from May 3, 2022 at 6:14 p.m.

HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police say a missing Harlan County man contacted his family and is home safe.

Investigators say Will Douglas Smith is no longer listed as a missing person.

Smith was reported missing April 26, 2022.

No other details were released by KSP.

Original story below from May 3, 2022 at 4:14 p.m.

HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan is asking for help in locating a missing person from Harlan County.  According to KSP,  the family of Will Douglas Smith reported Smith missing on April 26, 2022. State Police say the family last saw the 36-year-old from Evarts on March 26, 2022. The family reported Smith was not operating a vehicle. His whereabouts and where he may have went to are unknown.

Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Smith is urged to contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131. Case is under investigation by Tpr. Chelsea Brock.