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Fort Smith Today
By the People, for the People
Fort Smith Police Search for Missing 26-Year-Old Woman and Infant
Alice Franklin was last seen with a baby near Towson Avenue, authorities say.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:55pm
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The Fort Smith Police Department has issued a community notice seeking information about the whereabouts of 26-year-old Alice Franklin, who was last seen near the 2300 block of Towson Avenue with an infant. Franklin is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police are urging anyone who sees Franklin or the infant to contact them immediately.
Why it matters
The disappearance of a young woman with an infant is a concerning situation that requires immediate attention from law enforcement and the community. Locating Franklin and ensuring the safety of the child are top priorities.
The details
According to the police notice, Alice Franklin was last seen in the area around 2300 Towson Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Authorities have released a description of Franklin, stating that she is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. The police are asking the public to contact them if they have any information about Franklin's whereabouts or the infant she was seen with.
- Franklin was last seen on March 16, 2026.
The players
Alice Franklin
A 26-year-old woman who was last seen with an infant near Towson Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Fort Smith Police Department
The local law enforcement agency in Fort Smith, Arkansas that is leading the search for Alice Franklin and the infant.
What’s next
The Fort Smith Police Department is urging anyone with information about Alice Franklin's whereabouts or the infant she was seen with to contact them immediately at 479-709-5000.
The takeaway
The disappearance of a young woman with an infant is a concerning situation that requires immediate attention from law enforcement and the community. Locating Alice Franklin and ensuring the safety of the child are top priorities for the Fort Smith Police Department.


