Missing 18-year-old from Blackfoot found dead, police say
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UPDATE: Haight has been found deceased, along with his vehicle, in Bonneville County, according to the Blackfoot Police Department.
Police did not give details about how Haight was found, but a Friday afternoon press release states there is no threat to the public related to this incident.
Haight’s next of kin has been notified, police said, and the investigation is ongoing.
Original Story:
BLACKFOOT — Blackfoot police are looking for a missing 18-year-old who reportedly left his work and never came home.
Joseph Haight is 5’5″, 130 pounds, has brown hair and green eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, black boots, and may be driving a green 1990 Ford F150 with license plate ID 4BY866U.
According to the Blackfoot Police Department, Haight was last seen on Wednesday, leaving his work at 4 p.m. His truck was reportedly seen, although it is unclear where, and his bank card was last used at Sage Hill Truck Stop & Casino on Thursday.
His cellphone is not communicating with any cell service.
Haight required daily medication and did not take any with him. According to police, not taking his medication will cause complications, creating a medical crisis.
If you have any information regarding Haight’s whereabouts, please contact Bingham County Dispatch at (208) 785-1234.