Michael Bounds | EPD

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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On June 25, 2025 at 0800 hours, the Eureka Police Department in collaboration with Humboldt County Sheriff Search and Rescue team, CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association) and WOOF (Wilderness Finders Search Teams) conducted a third search for missing person Michael Arthur Bounds who was reported last seen 11/27/24.

This search was conducted in a green belt between the location that the subjects’ vehicle was found and apartments that he frequented. The search area was a total of 31 acres. There were five volunteer search teams deployed with a total of six canines. The teams consisted of certified K-9 handlers from counties throughout the state.

The search concluded at approximately 4PM and resulted in no findings. The Eureka Police Department would like to thank the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and their Search and Rescue Unit along with the numerous volunteers that assisted in the operation.

This remains an active missing persons investigation and If you have any information, please contacted EPD’s Criminal Investigation Unit at 707-441-4300.