Zanesville, Ohio – Authorities are searching for a missing man last seen leaving a Newark Road apartment early Monday.
According to the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, Austen K. Grindley was last seen around 4:40 a.m. Monday at 1175 Newark Road in Zanesville. Officials say he left his apartment at that time and has not been heard from since.
Grindley is described as 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 230 pounds, with brown hair past shoulder length and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing all black clothing along with tan shoes, according to authorities.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and it remains unclear where he may have been headed after leaving the residence.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Grindley’s whereabouts to contact the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office at 740-452-3637, extension 1.
Missing person cases often rely heavily on tips from the public, especially in the early stages of an investigation when timelines are still being established.
This case may be especially relevant for local commuters or residents in the Newark Road area who were traveling early Monday morning and may have seen activity along the roadway.
Officials have not indicated any suspected foul play at this time but continue to actively investigate.
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