Police Searching for Missing Man in Ulster County

Law enforcement in Ulster County is hoping the public can help them locate a missing 25-year-old man.

The City of Kingston Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a man who was reported missing.

Have You Seen This Missing Man in Kingston, NY?

Authorities in Kingston are trying to locate 25-year-old Clemente Smith (above), who was reportedly last seen with his cousin on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, according to a recent post on the City of Kingston Police Department's Facebook page.

Police didn't say where Smith was last seen, or what time of day, but did describe him as a black male standing 5’4″ tall and weighing around 130 pounds. He has short black hair and brown eyes.

If you have seen Clemente Smith or have any information as to his whereabouts, please contact Detective Michael DeFrance at (845)943-5729 or the Kingston Police Department at (845)331-1671 and refer to incident case number 2025-21270.

Missing Persons in New York

Statistics show that thousands of people go missing each year across New York State. Over 13,000 missing person reports are filed in New York City annually, mostly involving children, vulnerable adults, and the elderly.

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Currently, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation has 101 missing persons cases open on its website. In those cases, the circumstances indicate a strong possibility of foul play involved, and the victim is still missing.

The New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which is responsible for providing assistance to law enforcement agencies handling cases involving missing children, college students, and vulnerable adults, reports that there are hundreds of active missing person cases across New York.

For more information on active cases, please call 1-800-346-3543 or visit their website.