Augusta Man Missing for Over a Week, Family Seeks Answers

74-year-old Alex Paulos was last seen on April 8 and his family is concerned about his mental state and lack of communication.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of car keys on a wooden surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the mystery surrounding Alex Paulos' disappearance.The mysterious disappearance of Alex Paulos has left his family and community searching for answers, with his car keys a haunting reminder of his unexplained absence.Augusta Today

A 74-year-old Augusta man named Alex Paulos has been missing for more than a week, and his family is desperately seeking answers. Paulos was last seen on April 8 on a Ring camera in his neighborhood, driving a white Nissan Frontier pickup truck. His neighbors and close friends say Paulos was struggling with his mental health and home situation before his disappearance, and his daughter Jennifer Lewis says the family is very worried about him.

Why it matters

Paulos' disappearance has left his family and community deeply concerned, as they describe him as a bubbly and friendly person who doesn't usually go missing. The case highlights the challenges some elderly individuals face with mental health and home maintenance, and the importance of community support during difficult times.

The details

According to reports, Paulos was last seen on April 8 on a Ring camera in his neighborhood, driving his white Nissan Frontier pickup truck with the license plate RPV-4222. His neighbors, Shay and Rodger Byers, say they spoke with Paulos often and were worried about his mental state, as he was distressed about the condition of his home. Paulos' daughter, Jennifer Lewis, says he had been struggling with his mental health and the recent loss of his brother before his disappearance.

  • Paulos was last seen on April 8, 2026.
  • Paulos has been missing for over a week as of April 16, 2026.

The players

Alex Paulos

A 74-year-old Augusta man who has been missing for over a week.

Jennifer Lewis

Paulos' daughter, who is desperately seeking answers about his disappearance.

Shay and Rodger Byers

Paulos' neighbors who were concerned about his mental state before his disappearance.

Richmond County deputies

The law enforcement agency investigating Paulos' disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“'Alex is always a gift for gab. When he came over, I realized that there was more to his visit than just paying us for lawn care. And so I started talking to him for about 3 hours.'”

— Rodger Byers, Neighbor

“'Alex was pretty distraught about the condition of his home. I was really concerned about Alex's mental state. I offered multiple times, probably 20 times to get him help.'”

— Rodger Byers, Neighbor

“'There's just been a lot going on for him mentally and emotionally. If you know him, you know that he is bubbly and fun and doesn't meet a stranger.'”

— Jennifer Lewis, Paulos' daughter

“'I'm an optimistic person, so I want to try to stay as optimistic as I can. I mean, but yeah, we're worried. I mean, it's just a long time.'”

— Jennifer Lewis, Paulos' daughter

What’s next

Richmond County deputies are asking anyone who has seen Alex Paulos or his white Nissan Frontier pickup truck to contact them immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community support and mental health resources for elderly individuals like Alex Paulos, who was struggling with his home situation and emotional well-being before his unexplained disappearance. The family's desperate search for answers underscores the need for greater awareness and assistance for vulnerable populations.