Photo: Thomas Reid
Authorities are searching for a man reported missing near the Buffalo National River in Newton County. Sixty-five-year-old Thomas Reid of West Memphis was last seen on the Sneeds Creek Trail within the boundaries of Buffalo National River south of Compton at approximately 5 Saturday evening. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a denim button up shirt, and hiking boots.
The National Park Service says Reid was reported injured to US Park Rangers by his brother at approximately 5:45 Saturday evening. The two had been hiking together when Reid injured his knee. Reid’s brother went to get help, but upon returning to the area, the West Memphis man could not be found.
Special agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch have opened a missing person investigation in coordination with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police.
Anyone with information that could help investigators, has seen Thomas Reid, or was in the area of Sneeds Creek Saturday evening or Sunday, is asked to contact the National Park Service. You may remain anonymous.
The number to call is 888-653-0009, go online to nps.gov/isb and click on “submit a tip”, or email nps_isb@nps.gov.
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