Southaven Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Man
Authorities are requesting public assistance to locate Martavious Owens after he was last seen Wednesday.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Current Conditions
The Southaven Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 22-year-old Martavious Owens. He was last seen walking near the intersection of Highway 51 and Goodman Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials are seeking the public's help to safely locate the missing man. Residents are encouraged to report any relevant information to the police department.
Martavious Owens is a 22-year-old Black male standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call the Southaven Police Department at 662-393-8652.
The players
Southaven Police Department
This local municipal law enforcement agency is responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating missing person cases within Southaven.
Martavious Owens
The 22-year-old individual is the subject of an active missing person alert issued by local authorities.
The details
Owens, who has black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a black shirt, red shorts, and black house shoes. He reportedly left his residence near Highway 51 and Brookhaven without a cellphone earlier that morning.
Timeline
Martavious Owens departed his residence near Highway 51 and Brookhaven at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The missing man was last observed in the vicinity of Highway 51 and Goodman Road at 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Seasonal Patterns
This missing person search follows the standard procedures set forth by the Endangered Missing Person Alert protocols. Such local investigations are activated to provide immediate public notification in cases where a person is deemed at-risk.
Residents should report any sightings or information to the Southaven Police Department by phone or email. Those living or working near Highway 51 and Goodman Road are asked to be observant of their surroundings.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local missing person alerts can play a critical role in supporting law enforcement efforts. Residents are encouraged to report any relevant information immediately to assist in the safe recovery of individuals.
Further reading
For more information on local safety notices, visit the Southaven Current Conditions page.
