According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, dated Dec. 4, 2012:
On 11-28-2012, approximately 5:00 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing person identified as Bryan Balcom. Deputies responded to the Balcom’s home in the 6800 block of Rohnerville Road, Hydesville and met with a female relative. The relative told the deputies she left town on 11-20-2012, and when she returned on 11-28-2012 Balcom was gone. She had no idea where he went. Deputies interviewed neighbors who told them they had not seen Balcom since 11-20-2012. Deputies located Balcom’s car keys and driver’s license in his residence. His vehicles were also at his residence. Balcom has medical issues.
Balcom is described as: 51 years old, 5’8” tall, 180 lbs, green eyes, brown long hair. Last seen wearing tan shorts and a pink shirt.
Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding Balcom is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.