A deep sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of 23-year-old Austin Harris Applegate, who vanished from Mableton, Georgia. The last confirmed sighting of Austin was in the early morning hours of March 19, 2026. He was seen leaving a friend's vehicle, a significant distance from his home, which was about a half-hour away. Another report indicates he was seen walking north on Mableton Highway near a Texaco gas station around 4:18 a.m. Since that time, his whereabouts have remained unknown, and there has been no contact from him, leaving his family and community deeply worried.
At the time of his disappearance, Austin was wearing a black Mountain Dew hoodie, dark-colored pants, and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. He was also carrying a crossbody bag. Austin is described as a white male with brown, receding hair, a bald spot on the top of his head, and hazel eyes. He also had a mustache. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds. His appearance is distinguished by numerous tattoos, including full sleeves on both arms, tattoos on his chest and stomach, and a throat tattoo. More specifically, he has a tattoo of the name 'Abigail' on his shoulder blade and a mace tattoo on his temple.
The Cobb County Police Department is handling the investigation into Austin's disappearance and has urged anyone with information to come forward. Details of his case have been shared through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP156887. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments, leaving a friend's car so far from his residence in the pre-dawn hours, have raised many questions and fueled concerns for his well-being. The case remains a painful and unresolved situation for his loved ones as they continue to hope for answers and his safe return.
Last Seen: Mar 18, 2026
