Jacob Allen Boyd, 36, was last confirmed to have had contact with family on January 5, 2017, while living with a roommate on Columbus’s west side. Family say he was planning to move and start a new job and had been struggling with depression after personal difficulties, but stayed in regular contact and was a devoted father.

The roommate later told family he saw Jacob leave the apartment on January 11 with two unidentified men to move to another town. That account changed over time, and the roommate disposed of Jacob’s phone and tablet, actions the family found alarming. Jacob left behind his car, cell phone, iPad and all personal belongings; reports also conflict about the car’s condition and whether Jacob had used drugs before disappearing.

Jacob is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, about 175 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. The Columbus Police Department was notified and a report filed on January 26, 2017. Does anyone who knew Jacob or who lived on the west side of Columbus in January 2017 have information that could help?