Vernon Joe Smith, 65, was last seen in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on November 15, 2021, and is classified as an endangered missing person. He is a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 160 pounds. There has been no contact since his disappearance and the Pine Bluff Police Department is handling the investigation.

Details about his last known movements are scarce, and the lack of significant leads has hampered the search. His case is registered with national missing persons databases and his information has been circulated publicly as efforts continue.

If anyone in Pine Bluff remembers Vernon or noticed anything unusual around November 15, 2021, please contact the Pine Bluff Police Department with any information.