Jesse Oswald Minott, 32, of Morro Bay, California, was last seen on September 6, 2020. His green 2013 Kia Soul was found abandoned on Highway 1 on September 9, 2020, but there was no sign of him at the vehicle.

Jesse is described as a multiracial male of African-American, Asian, and Pacific Islander descent, 5 feet 10 inches tall and about 150 pounds. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach, where he studied art and sociology. Local law enforcement, including the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office, carried out searches and investigations but have not developed significant leads. His case remains open and has been highlighted by missing persons advocacy groups seeking wider attention.

If anyone saw Jesse around September 6–9, 2020, or has information about the Kia Soul left on Highway 1, please contact the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office.