Lamar Dawan Smith, a 40-year-old Black man from Youngstown, Ohio, has been missing since an unspecified day in January 2025. He was reported missing after he uncharacteristically failed to show up for work. Authorities describe him as 6 feet tall, 175 to 225 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing features include pierced ears, a scar on his chest, a scar on his left forearm, and multiple tattoos on his neck and upper arms.

The Youngstown Police Department has entered his case into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and is actively investigating. Investigators have asked the public to remain vigilant and to report any possible sightings or information; they provided a contact number of 742-8916. The circumstances of his disappearance remain vague, and no clear details about his last known whereabouts have been disclosed.

If anyone knew Lamar, saw him in January 2025, or has information that could help the search, please contact the Youngstown Police Department at 742-8916.