Augusta County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating 19-Year-Old
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating 19-year-old Ethan Edward Smith, who was last seen at his residence in Waynesboro.
Harrisonburg, VA, October 16, 2026 —
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help locate 19-year-old Ethan Edward Smith. Smith was last seen at his residence in Waynesboro, according to the information provided by the agency.
The available information does not specify when Smith was last seen or provide a physical description, clothing details, or other identifying information. It also does not describe the circumstances surrounding his disappearance or say whether investigators believe he may be in a particular area.
The Sheriff’s Office has not provided further details in the information available for this report, including a phone number, email address, or other method for members of the public to share information. No additional information was provided about the status of the search or any steps taken since Smith was last seen.
The known details are limited to Smith’s name and age, the agency’s request for public assistance, and the location where he was last seen: his residence in Waynesboro. The date and time of that sighting, as well as any other information that could help identify or locate him, were not provided.
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