Golden Alert issued for Joshua Walden

A Golden Alert has been issued for Joshua Walden. Photo Courtesy by Shelby County Ky Emergency Services Emergency Management & Communications Facebook page.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Shelby County officials are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 34-year-old man.

A Golden Alert has been issued for Joshua Walden, who hasn't been in contact with anyone since Aug. 22, 2025, according to Shelby County Emergency Services, Emergency Management & Communications, which announced the alert on Facebook.

Walden is described as a white male with brown hair, green eyes and a beard. He’s 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds.

The alert notes he is a homeless male with no known last location and may still be in the Shelby County area.

If you see him or know where he might be, call Central Dispatch at (502) 633-2323 or dial 911.

This story may be updated.

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