Eureka Police Department:

On November 29, 2024 at approximately 2:52 PM, Eureka Police Department Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of G Street for a Missing Person report. Michael Bounds’ family indicated he was last seen November 27 at approximately 6:00 PM. Michael is a 60-year old white male, 5’10”, approximately 190 lbs. with a health condition that requires daily medication.

On November 30, a family member contacted EPD in regard to Bounds’ 2006 silver Dodge Charger being located on Vance Avenue near Eureka Street in the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction. With his vehicle located, in collaboration with HCSO Search & Rescue and CHP, greenbelts near where Bounds was last seen was searched. Bounds’ vehicle was towed to a secure facility. The search of these greenbelts is still active.

As EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit Detectives and Forensic Analyst are actively working on locating Bounds, they are looking to speak with any potential witnesses who may have observed or had contact with Bounds since the night of November 27. They are also working on locating surveillance footage of the area where Bounds’ vehicle was located.

Currently, this is an active At-Risk Missing Person incident. If anyone has any information or video footage, please contact EPD Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4300.