Ian McCarthy, 53, was last seen in Anchorage on the afternoon of May 12, 2026, leaving The Rescue Mission on Tudor Road. At about 1:00 PM he was wearing a dark-colored hoodie and baggy gray pants. There have been no confirmed sightings or contact since that time, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

McCarthy is described as a white male, six feet six inches tall and about 275 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Distinguishing marks include scars on his left wrist and forehead and a tattoo on his forehead. A January 2026 photograph has been circulated by authorities. The Anchorage Police Department and Alaska State Troopers are investigating, and no information about his plans after leaving the Rescue Mission has been reported.

If anyone saw Ian McCarthy after May 12, 2026, or has information that could help locate him, please contact investigators handling the case.