Authorities in Louisiana Report that Person Sought in Welfare Concern Has Been Located
Published October 26, 2022
Updated October 26, 2022
Authorities in Louisiana Report that Person Sought in Welfare Concern Has Been Located
On October 26, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office announced that Gena has been located and is safe.
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On October 25, 2022, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office reported that they are asking for help locating Gena Smith in connection with a welfare concern.
According to authorities, Gena was last seen in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. Her family has not heard from her since October 18.
Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may have seen or heard from Gena to contact BPSO at 337-463-3281, submit a tip through their website by following this link, or text info to TIP BPSO followed by the tip information to 888777 with any information you may have to help locate her as soon as possible.
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