WA WA- Austin Matthew Leming, 36, Kent, 7 Dec 2021

[Pennysmom1]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP87899

View NamUs missing person case MP87899 for Austin Matthew Leming missing from Kent, Washington. Date of last contact: Dec 07, 2021. NCMEC case number: --.

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Missing Age 36 Years
Current Age 37 Years


First Name Austin
Middle Name Matthew
Last Name Leming
Nickname/Alias
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Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian
Height 6'-2" - (74 - inches)
Weight 200 - lbs

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact
December 7, 2021
NamUs Case Created
January 10, 2022


Last Known Location (Map)
Location
Kent, Washington 98032
County
King County

Missing From Tribal Land
No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land
No
Circumstances of Disappearance
Austin Leming was last known to be in Kent, WA.

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Physical Description​

Hair Color Brown

Left Eye Color Brown

Right Eye Color Brown

 

[Pennysmom1]

Aug 17, 2023

$10,000 reward offered to find man missing from Kent and presumed dead

A mother desperate to find out what happened to her missing son is now partnering with Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound to offer a $10,000 cash reward to locate him or his remains.

www.fox13seattle.com

 

[Pennysmom1]

https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Austin-Leming.pdf

Austin Matthew Leming – The Charley Project

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Leming, circa 2021

• Missing Since 12/07/2021
• Missing From Kent, Washington
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 06/20/1985 (38)
• Age 36 years old
• Height and Weight 6'2, 200 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance​

Leming was last seen at an apartment complex in downtown Kent, Washington on December 7, 2021. He has never been heard from again. His family believes he is deceased, as they don't think he would have abandoned his son. Few details are available in his case, but foul play is suspected.

Investigating Agency​

• Kent Police Department 253-856-5800

Source Information​

• Washington State Patrol
• NamUs
• Fox 13 Seattle
• Facebook Page for Austin Leming

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 23, 2024; casefile added.

 

[truthfinder2019]

His company fb page

Austin's Landscape and Tree Service

Austin's Landscape and Tree Service, South Prairie, Washington. 346 likes. All encompassing Tree Service and Landscape Company& Fully functional General contractors company di

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Instagram

Austin Leming (@austinleming) • Instagram photos and videos

397 Followers, 811 Following, 91 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Austin Leming (@austinleming)

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[elframo]

His personal FB

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[elframo]

Austin's mother is very active in trying to locate her son ,here is her FB group..

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[TwinkieDefense]

Feb 19, 2025 article - reward offered

$21,000 reward offered to find missing Kent man feared dead

Have you seen Austin Leming? It’s been several years since he was last seen alive, and the reward to find him just doubled.

www.kiro7.com

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Law enforcement suspects foul play in his disappearance but hasn’t said why.

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[imstilla.grandma]

“Huge news,” said Karen Leming, the mother of Austin Leming, in a Feb. 17 Facebook post. “I can only hope that offering a reward of $21,000 for any information that will lead to the whereabouts/location of Austin Leming will be the incentive that someone needs to call Crime Stoppers and leave the much-needed tip! All calls are confidential, and you will remain anonymous. The family is desperately seeking answers and would be grateful if you could help.”

Reward increases for tips about missing man last seen in Kent | Kent Reporter

Crime Stoppers offers $21,000 for information about Austin Leming’s 2021 disappearance

www.kentreporter.com

 

[mlhenn]

Family increases reward to $30K for missing Kent, WA man

The family of Austin Leming has announced an increased reward for information about the man's whereabouts following his surprise disappearance in 2021.

www.fox13seattle.com

Aug 10 2025
The family of Austin Leming has announced an increased reward for information about the man's whereabouts following his surprise disappearance three-and-a-half years ago. Foul play is suspected by authorities.

On Friday, Austin's mother joined other community members for a honk and wave event to raise awareness of his disappearance as the family continues asking the public for any information they may have about what happened to the South Prarie man.

The 36-year-old's mother, Karen Leming, says there is now a $31,000 reward.