FOUND SAFE | BREAKING: 76-year-old man reported missing in Smiths Station
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- 76-year-old Francis Vancour reported missing in Smiths Station has been found safe and returned home.
- Vancour was last seen Thursday afternoon near Lee Road 2004, wearing blue shirt and black shorts.
UPDATE as of 1:35 a.m. EDT on Nov. 13, 2026: Law enforcement has confirmed Vancour has returned home and is safe.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 76-year-old man who was reported missing Thursday afternoon.
Francis Vancour, 76, was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. CST on Thursday, November 12, near Lee Road 2004 in Smiths Station.
Vancour is described as being approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and black shorts and was carrying a walking cane.
Anyone who may have seen Vancour or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (334) 737-7131.
Anyone with immediate information regarding his location can also dial 911.
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