By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

The mother of missing 22-year-old Hays man Jacob Montoya has a a message for her son.

“We just want to hug you. We are not mad. We understand. We can get through this like we always do. I love you, ” Maria Montoya, Ulysses, tearfully said, adding his grandmother and entire family simply want him home safe.

According to Kansas Missing and Unsolved, Jacob has been missing since Sept. 30, and few clues as to his whereabouts have been discovered.

Montoya said she is shocked her son is missing and said the fact he has not contacted his family, friends or co-workers is worrisome. She described Jacob as a kindhearted person who enjoys helping others personally, as well as professionally as certified nursing assistant at Hays Medical Center.

Montoya said she believes Jacob’s kindness will lead to his return.

“That is how I think we are going to find him,” Montoya said. “He is going to open an older lady’s door … and they are going to look up and recognize his face and that is how I feel like we are going to find him. Because he is that kind of a person.”

Jacob reportedly purchased a pistol and ammunition before his disappearance.

“It doesn’t seem like him at all. He never liked guns … .for him to buy one? ” Montoya said, choking back tears.

Montoya is residing with her brother in Hays, as they both help search for Jacob.

“We are hanging up fliers and doing all we can,” she said.

Montoya said the search for Jacob is a national one.

He was last driving a brown 1997 Chevrolet Suburban with flames on the front grill with with Kansas tag 638 CVJ.

Jacob Montoya is 5 foot, four inches and weighs 170 pounds. He has dark hair and brown eyes.

Investigators say his cellphone was last pinged in the Victoria or Russell areas on Sept. 30, and his last credit card transaction was Oct. 1.

Anyone with information on Jacob’s disappearance is encouraged to the Hays Police Department  at (785) 625-103o, or dial local law enforcement or 911 if information or sightings are from outside of Hays.

Related: Hays man missing since late September.

The Hays Ducks Unlimited Chapter has scheduled its annual banquet for Oct. 25 at the Ellis County Fairgrounds, 1343 Fairground Road.

The doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction beginning at 8 p.m. There also will be a silent auction, raffles, and games and gifts for the whole family.

For more information, call Wade at (785) 650-2299, J.J. at (785) 650-4074, or Hammer at (785) 365-3074.

Oct. 2
Criminal transport, Dodge City, 8:03 a.m.
Criminal transport, Ellsworth, 8:54 a.m.
Civil transport, Ellis, 9:32 a.m.

Oct. 3
Motor vehicle accident/deer, 900 block Old U.S. 40, 7:18 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/deer, 900 block Yocemento, 7:30 a.m.
Criminal transport, Dodge City, 10:35 a.m.
Criminal trespass, Schoenchen, 2 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Munjor, 1 p.m.
Phone/mail scam, Catharine, 2:17 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1100 block Cody, 6:43 p.m.

Oct. 4
Motor vehicle accident/deer, Natoma, 10:15 p.m.
Canine deployment, 1300 block East 41st, 8:41 p.m.
Criminal transport, Hill City, 11:04 a.m.
Disabled vehicle/NCIC hit, Ellis County, 11:53 a.m.
Civil transport, 3800 block Vine, 3:50 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/deer, Commerce and Old U.S. 40 Bypass, 7:42 p.m.
Found/lost property, U.S. 183, midnight

Oct. 5
Drug offenses, 400 block 240th, 11:08 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 400 block 240th, Sept. 23
Suspicious person, 1000 block 250th, 1:36 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, U.S. 183, 8:39 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 100 block West 12th, 10:59 a.m.

Oct. 6
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1400 block Tallgrass, 7:13 a.m.
Criminal transport, Graham/Rooks county, 12;12 p.m.
Traffic stop, 400 block East 13th, 12:22 p.m.
Cattle out, 1500 block 270th, 12:24 p.m.
Criminal transport, Stockton, 2:56 p.m.
Cattle out, 1800 block Feedlot, 5:04 p.m.
Criminal transport, Ellis/Trego county line, 6:52 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1000 block East 17th, 6:52 p.m.
Identity theft, 400 block Sunflower, 4:56 p.m.

The Hays Police Department conducted nine traffic stops and received nine animal calls on Monday, Oct. 6, according to the HPD activity log.

Water use violation, 1200 block East 27th, 12:04 a.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 10:30 p.m.
Suicidal subject, 1400 block East 29th, 6:29 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 1400 block Tallgrass, 7:05 a.m.
Found/lost property, 100 block Main, 12:20 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 300 block East 15th, 2:26 p.m.
Animal at large, 2200 block Centennial, 3:05 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 5:10 p.m.
Found/lost property, 200 block West Seventh, 5:13 p.m.
Telephone harassment, Hays, 5:36 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/hit and run, 300 block East 24th, 6 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 3400 block Vine, 6:13 p.m.
Animal call, 600 block East 11th, 6:45 p.m.
Bicycle/lost, found, stolen, 300 block East 11th, 6:54 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 400 block West Third, 11:51 p.m.

There are increasing precipitation chances mid to late week, and cooler temperatures heading into the weekend.

Today Sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Light north northeast wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.