Larkin Still Missing

UPDATED MISSING PERSON – JOSHUA IAN LARKIN

November 21, 2022

Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby  

We conducted a search for the missing person, Joshua Ian Larkin on Saturday, and Sunday.    We conducted a search in the areas and the location where he was last seen and parked his vehicle  with negative results.    We searched the entire property was his vehicle was parked, and a large, wooded area next to that location where he was last seen. A searched was initiated using a Blood Hound, Deputies from Vernon Parish, Beauregard Parish, and Newton County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department.  We used searchers on foot,  4-Wheeler (ATV), and Side-by-Sides (UTV).  Blood Hounds were used on both days.  Other investigative search methods are being used as our investigation for the whereabouts of Mr. Larkin continues.  Anyone who may have seen Joshua Ian Larkin on or before Thursday, November 18^th, is asked to contact the Office at (409)379-3636 or 3637. 

 INITIAL MISSING PERSON RELEASE – November 19^th, 2022

On November 19, 2022, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the mother of Joshua Ian Larkin to report that he is missing.  She stated that she last saw her son, Joshua Ian Larkin on Thursday morning, November 17^th, 2022, around 0900 hours at her residence in Kirbyville.  Ms. Larkin reported that her son stated that he was going hunting at 254  Private Road 725, Call, Texas. 

Ms. Larkin stated that she discovered later that day that Joshua Larkin had not returned home. 

On Friday, November 18, 2022, a friend came to Ms. Larkin and asked if she seen her son because Joshua’s vehicle is still parked at his residence on 254  Private Road, Call, Texas.   

At the time of this release, Joshua Ian Larkin, W/M, Ht. 6’0, weighs about 180 lbs., 38 Years of Age, short brown hair with green eyes is listed as a “Missing Person”.    A copy of his photograph is provided, and if anyone has any information regarding Joshua Ian Larkin’s location is asked to contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office at (409)379-3636 or 3637.