Christopher William Smith, a man from DeRidder, Louisiana, was last seen in June 2022 leaving a bus terminal in eastern Louisiana. After that departure he stopped responding to his usual contacts and his family lost touch. No clothing descriptions, belongings, destination, or clear explanation for his disappearance have been released.

In late January the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a public welfare alert asking for help locating him, noting concern for his safety and health. Investigators and family say there are no definitive leads available to the public and the circumstances at the bus terminal remain unclear.

Anyone who saw Christopher at the bus terminal or who has information about his movements after June 2022 is asked to contact the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office.