Green Alert issued for missing Metcalfe County veteran

Corey N Hart Missing Veteran

EDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 35-year-old man.

On July 10, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office and Metcalfe County Emergency Management were dispatched to the area of 5416 Breeding Road in Edmonton for a missing person, according to a social media post by emergency management.

The post further stated that when authorities arrived, they found that Corey N. Hart, 35, had left his residence on July 8 and had not been seen since.

Hart is described as being a white male who is five feet, nine inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds with dark blonde hair, a medium build and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored short-sleeved shirt with khaki-colored tactical pants and possibly carrying a dark gym bag.

Hart is a retired member of the armed forces.

Emory Kidd, director of Metcalfe County Emergency Management, said the green alert covers veterans or active members of the military who are considered at-risk with PTSD or other mental health conditions.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Hart to contact Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office 270-432-3041. You can also email Metcalfe County Emergency Management at ekidd@metcalfecoem.com.