A multi-hour search for a missing man ended in tragedy last evening when his body was discovered in a wooded area in Centre County. The Patton Township Police Department, initiated a coordinated search at approximately 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Responders were deployed to locate a man who had reportedly been missing from the local area for about nine hours. At around 6:30 p.m., authorities located the deceased man in a wooded area just outside of Circleville Park. Emergency dispatchers confirmed that the Centre County Coroner’s office was called to the scene near the intersection of Valley Vista Drive and Amblewood Way. Patton Township Police have stated that foul play is not currently suspected in the death, and they emphasized that there is no active threat to the public. The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Tuesday 6th October 2026
