Michael Bauernfeind, 52, was last seen February 12, 2019, in Palm Coast, Florida. A sheriff’s deputy reported spotting him at about 10:30 p.m. near Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre; he was not heard from after that. His family last saw him January 24, 2019.

Bauernfeind was known to visit family in Palm Coast and to spend time in wooded areas along Palm Coast Parkway and Daytona Beach. He is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 140–160 pounds, wearing prescription eyeglasses and a large birthmark on the right side of his chest. The investigation remains open with few leads.

Anyone who saw Michael on February 12, 2019, or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.