Akin Akin, 43, was last seen in Tacoma, Washington, on March 10, 2021, about a month after he moved to the state from California. He was homeless at the time and did not have a cell phone, but family and friends say he was usually resourceful about staying in touch. That steady contact stopped suddenly, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Akin is described as a white male with hazel eyes, a bald head and a graying beard, between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches, about 140 pounds. He was believed to be wearing an old black coat when last seen. He had previously lived in Patterson, New Jersey, and more recently in California before relocating to Tacoma.

Very few details have emerged about his movements after March 10, and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. If anyone knew Akin, saw him in Tacoma in March 2021, or has information that could help, please share what you know.