Union County, AR — Authorities in southern Arkansas are asking for the public’s help locating a man who has been missing for about a week, prompting a welfare concern investigation by the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Department, deputies are searching for Christopher Elliot, a 41-year-old man who has not been seen by family or friends since he was last spotted in the Smackover–Louann area approximately one week ago. Officials say the case is being treated as a missing person and welfare check, meaning there are concerns for his well-being.
Investigators report that Elliot may be driving a white Chevrolet, which was shared publicly as part of the search effort. No additional identifying details about the vehicle, such as a license plate number, have been released at this time.
The sheriff’s office has not indicated any signs of criminal activity connected to Elliot’s disappearance but says time is critical when someone is unaccounted for this long. Deputies are urging anyone in Union County, nearby communities, or surrounding parts of southern Arkansas who may have seen Elliot or the vehicle to come forward.
Residents in and around Smackover, Louann, and neighboring areas are encouraged to check security cameras, dashcam footage, or recall recent sightings that could help establish a timeline of Elliot’s movements.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office directly at 870-864-1990. Tips can be provided by the public, and even small details may be helpful in locating Elliot safely.
If you live nearby or believe you may have seen the vehicle described, authorities say not to approach, but to report the information immediately.
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