Missing Switzerland Co. Man Found Alive And Well

Jeffery Roark had been missing since July 24.

Jeffery L. Roark. Photo by Switzerland County Sheriff's Office.

(Switzerland County, Ind.) – A Switzerland County man that was missing for more than a week has been found alive and well.

Jeffery Roark, 61, went missing from his on Parks Ridge Road on July 24. 

The Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office says Roark was located several miles from his home on Friday morning.

At this time, it does not appear any foul play was involved with Roark’s disappearance.

The Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for the concern by sharing a Facebook post detailing Roark’s disappearance that reached over 23,000 people.  

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