Zachary Manuel Velazquez, 30, of Austin, Texas, was last seen at his residence on October 12, 2021. His last known verbal contact with someone came four days later on October 16, but he was not seen in person after October 12. Over a month after he was last seen, his vehicle was found abandoned on November 16, 2021, on Highway 101 near Leggett, California, at Mile Post Marker 86.75. The car was parked in a remote area with no signs indicating where Velazquez might have gone.

Mendocino County Search and Rescue searched the surrounding area and did not find him. Local authorities checked hospitals and public safety agencies and reported no contacts or evidence that would explain his disappearance. Velazquez is described as 5 feet 4 inches, 150 pounds, with short black hair, a goatee, and brown eyes. The Austin Police Department and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone saw Zachary or his vehicle on or after October 12, 2021, or has information about his movements in California or Texas, please share what is known.