Search for missing Bell County man

Pineville, Ky. (WTVQ) Kentucky State Police say they are searching for a man who disappeared while walking near rail road tracks in Bell County.

State Police say 42-year-old Johnny Carnes, of Pikeville, was last seen Tuesday near the tracks on Belcher Road and Dorton Branch in Pineville.

Carnes’ family members notified authorities when he didn’t return.

Carnes was last seen wearing blue jeans, camouflage boots and a burnt orange hoodie He has a tattoo of a heart on his chest and a “Nike Swoosh “on his upper arm.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact KSP Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.