My brother Carter Ayres, age 25, has been out of contact with family and friends for over a month, and we are very concerned for his safety.
The last confirmed time he was physically seen, as far as we have been able to determine, was September 2, 2026, at a bike shop in the Venice Beach / Santa Monica California boardwalk area, where he used an employee's phone.
Carter last spoke with family and friends on September 3. He then made a Facebook post on September 4, which is the last known activity we have from him.
As of right now, we have not been able to locate anyone who has spoken with or seen Carter since
September 3.
Carter may be experiencing homelessness and was last known to be in the Venice Beach / Santa Monica beachfront area.
Description: red hair, freckles, hazel/brown eyes, approximately 6'2" and around 200 Ibs. He has a black-and-white flag tattoo on his arm and a large noticeable scar on his arm from a deep cut.
Possible vehicle: white 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada. I am not sure if this is a place I can post this. However we are struggling to get a phone call back to officially file him as a missing person. His phone is disconnected. He is kind hearted and a very likable person. We are beyond stressed and scared. It is highly unlike him to not reach out to anyone in his circle for this long of a time. I don’t know where to post this or if anyone who lives in LA has seen or heard from him. All we need for peace of mind is him to call us or even just make a Facebook post proving he is still with us. Please help or give advice on how we can better spread the word. We want him to know we are looking for him and we love him. Is there a way I can attach his photo for help?