Missing/endangered alert issued for Jasper County nine-year-old

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered/missing child alert for nine-year-old Josh Braiden Smith of Bay Springs, Jasper County, MS.

Josh Braiden Smith is described as a white male, four feet three inches tall, weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Smith may be accompanied by his mother.

The vehicle being used is a 2005 gray Nissan Armada bearing MS license plate JAB6759. The vehicle was last seen traveling in an unknown direction.

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Smith, his mother or the vehicle, contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department at 601-764-2588.