Humboldt County, CA
09/02/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/02/2025 16:30
Missing Person Update
On Sept. 2 at about 1:30 p.m., afriend of missing person, Jesse Austin, contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) to report he had given Austin a ride. The friend stated he picked Austin up from the airport on Aug. 24, 2025, and transported him to the Cedar Flat Rest area on Highway 299.
According to the friend, Austin stated he was meeting a family member and was last seen sitting at a picnic table. Austin was in possession of a backpack, possibly gray in color, a blue waterproof bag, a gallon of water and some food.
If you have any information about Jesse or his whereabouts, please contact Investigator Mike Fridley at (707) 441-3024.
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