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Joseph Smink Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Aug 14, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Joseph

Smink

77

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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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 ...
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Last Seen: Aug 10, 2024

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    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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