Garrett James Lamb, 22, was last seen at his home in Marietta, Ohio, late the evening of January 4, 2026. Family and police say he cut his own hair and beard shortly before he disappeared. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, about 130 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. When last seen he may have been wearing a long brownish-gray overcoat and possibly a blue and grey knit beanie.

Authorities warn Garrett may be unable to properly care for himself and needs medication. His behavior has been described as variable: at times very talkative and outgoing, at others scared and non-verbal. He has a strong interest in water and is an avid hiker, and investigators have considered the possibility he could be on the Appalachian Trail, possibly hiking northbound in Tennessee or near the North Carolina border. The Marietta Police Department has released recent photos and computer-generated images showing him with shorter hair or without a beard to help with identification.

Does anyone who hikes the Appalachian Trail or lives along the corridor remember seeing a young man matching Garrett’s description in early January?