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Joseph Smink Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania on Aug 10, 2024

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Case Description

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In the quiet community of West Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, a 76-year-old man named Joseph Irvin Smink vanished on the evening of August 10, 2024. He was last seen at approximately 8:10 p.m., walking away from his home near the intersection of Pheasant Road and Fox Hill Road. His intended direction was westbound along Fox Hill Road, towards Compton Drive. At the time of his disappearance, there were slightly differing descriptions of his clothing; one account noted he was wearing a white t-sh ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 10, 2024

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    Victim Details

    Aug 14, 2024

    Sep 25, 2024

    Joseph

    Smink

    76

    76

    73 inches

    200 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 10, 2024

    West Hanover Township

    Pennsylvania

    Dauphin County

    17112

    No

    151481

    Pennsylvania State Police

    Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania

    Dauphin County

    17112

    David Humphreys

    Trooper

    8000 Bretz Drive, Pennsylvania

    7176717500

    State

    Law Enforcement

    PA2024-1032501

    Pennsylvania State Police

    3804

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Blue

    Blue

    06/25/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone heard any updates about the search efforts around Fox Hill Road? I live relatively close ... ...Read More
    10/20/2024
    Did anyone else notice that Joseph Smink was last seen wearing a yellow shirt? I find it interesting... ...Read More
    10/14/2024
    Just wondering if anyone else noticed the increase in drone usage in these types of searches lately?... ...Read More
    09/30/2024

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