UPDATE: Kentucky State Police: IAN Alert Issued for Missing/Endangered Youth in Lawrence County

***UPDATE***

LOUISA, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police confirm that Roman Heilman, age 6, who was reported missing in Louisa, Ky. on Nov. 1, 2026, has been found safe.

KSP extends its sincere thanks to all local, state and federal partners, along with the hundreds of volunteers who assisted in the search.

Original News Release below:

LOUISA, Ky. (Nov. 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police have issued an IAN Alert for Roman Heilman, a 6-year-old male, last seen on Tadpole Road in Louisa, Ky., on Nov. 1, 2026, around 4:00 p.m.

Roman is described as a white male, approximately 3 feet tall, 60 pounds, with shoulder-length light blonde hair and blue eyes, possibly wearing a plaid green coat, with red and white monster truck pajama pants.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police Post at 606-928-6421 or call 911.

Updates will be provided through social media and local media outlets.

IAN Alerts are used when children under the age of 18 with autism or mental illness go missing and may be in danger.

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