Missing Kentucky Veteran Found Safe in Louisiana After Laurel County Green Alert Was Issued for Man Last Seen Sunday Morning

LONDON, KY — A Green Alert issued for a missing Kentucky veteran was canceled after deputies said he was found safe in Louisiana. Laurel County officials had been searching for Cristopher Hubbard, 56, after he was last seen early Sunday morning.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said Hubbard was reported missing after he was seen around 5:45 a.m. on Nov. 9. Authorities later said he was located safely on Nov. 11, ending the alert and the search that followed.

Deputies thanked members of the public who helped look for him while the alert was active.

Deputies said Hubbard was last seen Sunday morning

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Hubbard is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He is bald, has blue eyes and wears a mustache.

Authorities said he may have been driving a maroon 2020 Chevrolet Malibu with Georgia license plate DHV1317. At one point, deputies said vehicle GPS suggested he may have been in Mississippi.

The alert drew attention because Hubbard had not been in contact with officials after his disappearance was reported. Law enforcement shared his description and vehicle information as part of the search.

Why the county issued a Green Alert

Green Alerts are used for missing veterans or active-duty service members when a physical or mental health condition may make them especially vulnerable or place them in danger. In Hubbard’s case, deputies said he requires medication.

Officials also said he is living with PTSD and manic depression. Those health concerns were part of the reason the alert was issued and why the case was treated as urgent.

The alert system is intended to help communities quickly spread information when a military-connected missing person may need immediate assistance or may not be able to protect themselves.

Search information pointed deputies beyond Kentucky

As the search continued, the sheriff’s office said Hubbard’s vehicle GPS indicated he may have crossed state lines into Mississippi. That information helped narrow the search area, though authorities did not immediately say where he was believed to be staying.

The case showed how quickly a missing-person investigation can move from a local county search to a regional effort. Deputies shared identifying details, including his vehicle and license plate, in hopes that someone would recognize him.

Officials did not report any injuries or criminal activity connected to Hubbard’s disappearance. The focus remained on finding him safely and confirming his location.

Found safe in Louisiana two days after the alert

On Nov. 11, officials announced that Hubbard had been found safe in Louisiana. The Green Alert was canceled after that update, bringing the search to an end.

Laurel County authorities did not immediately provide additional details about where in Louisiana he was found or how he came to be located there. They did, however, thank the public for helping during the search.

The outcome resolved a case that had raised concern because of Hubbard’s medical and mental health needs. With his safety confirmed, the alert system was no longer needed.

What Green Alerts mean in Kentucky

Green Alerts are a relatively specific missing-person tool designed for veterans and active-duty service members. They are used when authorities believe a person may be at risk because of a condition that could leave them in danger.

In practice, the alerts can help spread details about a missing person’s appearance, vehicle and possible travel route much faster than a standard notice. That broader reach can be crucial when someone may have crossed county or state lines.

In Hubbard’s case, the combination of his veteran status, medication needs and reported mental health conditions led deputies to warn the public quickly and then close the alert once he was located safely.