The Disappearance of Malik Polk

Name: Malik Polk
Age: 25 years old
Last Seen: May 17, 2026
Location: Coweta, Georgia
Status: Still missing

Case Information

25 year old Malik Polk was last seen in Coweta, Georgia on May 17, 2026. He hasn’t had any contact with loved ones since.

Disappearance

Mailk Polk was last seen by loved ones in Coweta, Georgia on May 17, 2026.

According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Polk was last seen on May 18, 2026, after a homeowner on Shiloh Church Road near Whitesburg called 911 to report a man trying to open the back door of their home.

When deputies responded, they found Polk’s vehicle nearby — still running but with a flat tire. Malik disappeared after running off into a nearby wooded area.

Investigators believe Polk may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of his disappearance.

Malik’s loved ones have not been able to contact him since May 17th, and his phone has since been turned off.

On May 19, 2026, he was officially reported missing to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigation

Authorities have searched over 400 acres using bloodhounds, cadaver dogs, and drones, but no further clues as to Malik’s whereabouts have been found.

It remains unclear why or how Malik ended up in a rural area of Carroll County on the night he disappeared.

Appearance

Black male with shirt black hair and brown eyes. Malik stands 5’9 tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Clothing & Accessories:
Malik was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jean shorts.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Malik Polk please contact the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office at (770) 253-1502.

Resources & Further Information

Coweta County Deputies Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Man Last Seen in Whitesburg – 11Alive
Family of Missing 25 Year Old Malik Polk Seeks Answers as Carroll County Investigation Continues – CBS News
Newnan Man Still Missing After 2 Months, Family Asks For Help – Fox5