Walter Wayne Wright, a 35-year-old Native American man from Westhaven, California, was last seen on July 11, 2021, in Trinidad, California. That night he borrowed a friend’s vehicle to drive home but did not return it as planned; the vehicle was later found parked at his Westhaven residence with his personal belongings still inside. Friends and family reported him missing on July 21, 2021.

Wright is described as 5 feet 11 inches, 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, a shirt, and a black hat with Cali written on it in red lettering. He has a back tattoo reading Danny Wright with two dates, and is an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Friends have expressed concern they suspect foul play, but investigators have not turned up solid evidence to confirm that theory.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information that could lead to finding Wright. If anyone knew Walter, saw him in Trinidad or Westhaven around July 11, 2021, or has relevant information, please contact investigators.