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Phillip Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Smith, Arkansas on Jul 03, 2016

Victim Details

Oct 05, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Phillip

Smith

61

51

71 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 03, 2016

Fort Smith

Arkansas

Sebastian County

41721

Fort Smith Police Department

Fort Smith

Arkansas

Sebastian County

72901

Jeff Carter

Lieutenant - Assistant Division Commander

100 South 10th Street, Arkansas

4797095000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.fortsmithpd.org/

160045144

Fort Smith Police Department

10250

Gray or Partially Gray

Green

Green

Yes

07/16/2026


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In the summer of 2016, concern grew for Phillip Alan Smith, a 51-year-old man from Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was last seen on July 3, 2016, after dropping off a friend in Dora, Arkansas. According to the friend, Smith seemed anxious to leave. Later that same evening, his black Ford F-150 pickup truck was discovered abandoned at Spring Hill Park, near Lock and Dam 13 in Barling. The truck was found locked, and inside, his cellphone had been left behind, offering no immediate clues as to his wherea ...
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Last Seen: Jul 03, 2016

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