Sheriff seeks at-risk 23-year-old last seen near Honeydew
Humboldt County deputies are searching for Jake Jakubowski, 23, an at-risk missing man last seen about 3 p.m. July 30 leaving the Mountain of Mercy facility in the Mattole area near Honeydew. The Lost Coast Outpost and local officials urge anyone with information to call the sheriff’s office at 707-445-7251.
Key Takeaways
- Jake Jakubowski, 23, was last seen about 3 p.m. on July 30, 2026, leaving the Mountain of Mercy facility in the Mattole area on foot.
- He is considered at-risk because of a medical condition that may affect his perception, judgment, or ability to safely care for himself.
- Jakubowski is described as a white man, 6 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 4 inches tall, 150 to 160 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes, and a large port-wine birthmark on his right arm.
- Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies are canvassing the area; tipsters should call 707-445-7251.
The case is drawing attention across Humboldt County as searchers work remote Mattole terrain near Honeydew. Coverage of this true crime and unsolved mysteries alert centers on locating Jakubowski quickly while details remain limited.
What happened to the missing man near Honeydew?
According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, staff at the Mountain of Mercy facility reported that Jakubowski left the property on foot around 3 p.m. July 30. His whereabouts were unknown when the missing-person report went public.
KRCR and the Lost Coast Outpost both reported that deputies are canvassing the Mattole area in an effort to find him. No confirmation of his location has been released in those accounts.
Why is Jake Jakubowski considered an at-risk missing person?
Authorities said Jakubowski has a medical condition that could affect his perception, judgment, or ability to safely care for himself. That designation is why the sheriff’s office labeled him an at-risk missing person.
Out of respect for his privacy, officials released no additional medical information. The limited description still underscores urgency for anyone who may encounter him in the Mattole or Honeydew vicinity.
How can the public help locate him?
Jakubowski is described as a white man about 6 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 150 to 160 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He has a large port-wine birthmark on his right arm and no other known distinguishing scars, marks, or tattoos.
Anyone who has seen him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 707-445-7251. Rapid tips matter in rural searches where daylight and terrain can complicate efforts.
As of the July 31 reporting window, deputies were still searching and asking the public to watch for the distinguishing birthmark and overall description. Follow updates from local Humboldt County news desks as the search continues.