Philipsburg

Missing Philipsburg man located and safe, officials say

UPDATE: State police said Alan Keith Reed was located Saturday afternoon, Trooper Christopher Fox wrote on Twitter. Hope Fire Company, which assisted in searching for Reed, added that he is safe.

State police at Rockview are requesting help in their search for a missing Philipsburg man.

Alan Keith Reed, 71, left his residence on foot in an unknown direction of travel at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, police wrote in a public information report. He was last seen on the 700 block of North Front Street wearing a blue/purple shirt, dark blue jeans and black/red shoes.

Alan Keith Reed, 71, was reported missing at 10:30 p.m. on Friday. State police released a photo of him as their search continues.
Alan Keith Reed, 71, was reported missing at 10:30 p.m. on Friday. State police released a photo of him as their search continues. Pennsylvania State Police

According to police, Reed is described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 140 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes.

Philipsburg’s Hope Fire Company has also dispatched units to assist police in searching for Reed.

Those with information should contact police at 814-355-7545.

This story was originally published July 30, 2022 at 1:24 PM.

Matt DiSanto
Centre Daily Times
Matt is a 2022 Penn State graduate. Before arriving at the Centre Daily Times, he served as Onward State’s managing editor and a general assignment reporter at StateCollege.com. Support my work with a digital subscription
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