AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man is still missing after his car was found in California late last year.
Zachary Manuel Velasquez, 30, was reported missing to the Austin Police Department on Nov. 14, around 1:14 p.m. He was last seen on Oct. 12 at his northwest Austin apartment, located in the 8600 block of N. FM 620, around 6:50 p.m. The last time he spoke with someone known to him was on Oct. 16.
According to the Mendocino Sheriff's Office in Mendocino County, California, his car was found on Nov. 16 parked along Highway 101 at Mile Post Marker 86.75 in Leggett, near Highway 271. Mendocino County is located on the northern coast of California, north of San Francisco.
The Mendocino County Search & Rescue team searched the area near the parked vehicle but didn't find any signs of Velasquez or his whereabouts. He did not appear to be checked into any hospitals or medical service agencies in the area.
Austin police said he is still missing as of Jan. 12, 2022.
He is described as follows:
- 5 feet, 4 inches tall
- 150 lbs.
- Short black hair and short black goatee
- Brown eyes
Anyone with information that can assist with this missing persons investigation is asked to contact the Austin Police Department by calling 512-974-5017 or the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office tip line at 707-234-2100.
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