January 27, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating missing person, Austin Boyd Kirby, a resident of Spokane County, Washington.  He is a 31-year-old White male adult who was last seen in the city of Castaic between January 19, 2026, and January 20, 2026.  He may be trying to return home to Spokane, Washington.

Mr. Kirby is 6’03” tall, 160 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black coat and jogging pants.

Mr. Kirby has a mental health condition and there is concern for his well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. 

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department