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Austin police 'concerned' for missing man ahead of winter weather

Police are looking for 73-year-old George Lambert, who also goes by "Joe." He was last seen in South Austin.

Published January 20, 2026 at 9:02pm by Katey Psencik


Police are looking for 73-year-old George "Joe" Lambert.

Austin police are looking for a 73-year-old man who was last seen in South Austin on Sunday. They're concerned for his welfare due to health conditions and upcoming winter weather, police said.

The Austin Police Department said George Lambert, who also goes by "Joe," was last seen in the 5200 block of Tahoe Trail, near the Westgate and Sunset Valley area, around 2 p.m. Sunday.

Lambert was last seen wearing a tan or light brown jacket, tan camouflage pants and black shoes with white shoelaces. He stands around 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds. He has gray or silver hair, brown eyes and a short beard.

Lambert is the second elderly man reported missing this week. Police are also searching for 82-year-old Ramon Gonzalez Almager, who was also last seen Sunday in South Austin near the intersection of Texas 71 and South First Street.