Pennsylvania State Police are assisting Montana authorities in the search for a 26-year-old man who has been missing since early April and may have been travelling to Pennsylvania, officials said Friday.
Missing man believed headed east to Pennsylvania
Isaiah Fox, 26, was last seen April 4 on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Harlem, Montana, according to troopers. Investigators say Fox, who does not have stable housing, a vehicle or a cellphone, was believed to be traveling across the country toward Pennsylvania to attend one or more summer music festivals.
Troopers reported a possible sighting of Fox near the Indiana-Ohio border on June 21. Pennsylvania State Police troopers assigned to the Reading barracks are working alongside the Fort Belknap Tribal Police Department and Montana authorities to locate him.
What authorities say about Fox
- Name: Isaiah Fox
- Age: 26
- Last seen: April 4, Fort Belknap Reservation, Harlem, Montana
- Possible last known area: Near the Indiana-Ohio border, June 21
- Description: Native American; curly black hair; brown eyes; about 5 feet 8 inches tall; approximately 320 pounds
Authorities emphasize that Fox’s lack of a cellphone and vehicle complicates efforts to trace his movements. Troopers are following multiple leads and coordinating across jurisdictions to determine his whereabouts.
How the public can help
Anyone who believes they have seen Fox or who has information relevant to his location is asked to contact the Fort Belknap Tribal Police or Pennsylvania State Police. Officials provided the following contacts:
| Agency | Contact |
|---|---|
| Fort Belknap Tribal Police | 406-353-2933 |
| Pennsylvania State Police (Corporal Adam Jacobini) | 610-378-4019 or email ajacobini@pa.gov |
Family members and investigators have not released additional details about Fox’s intended destination or the specific festivals he planned to attend. Troopers say they continue to pursue reports in multiple states and ask anyone with tips to come forward to aid the search.
This investigation underscores the challenges of tracking missing people who are transient and lack electronic communication devices. Coordination between tribal, state and local agencies is critical when possible sightings cross state lines, officials said.
As the search continues, residents and travelers in eastern states who think they may have seen someone matching Fox’s description are urged to contact the numbers above. Any small piece of information could help reunite family and investigators with answers.
