UPDATE, Jan. 31: 

Michael James Martin has been located safe in Eureka, CA, by the Eureka Police Department. 

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance. 

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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

Michael James Martin

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate missing person Michael James Martin, age 34. The last communication with his family was in September of 2023 and last known to be in the Humboldt County area.

Michael was reported missing by his family on November 22, 2023, at about 12:24 p.m., Michael is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 170 pounds, with blonde hair, hazel eyes and possibly a full beard and mustache.  He is living a transient lifestyle with his female mixed breed dog named Maisey.

Maisey

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding Michael’s possible whereabouts is requested to contact Mike Fridley at (707) 441-3024.