The person at the center of this case
Craig Allen Frear
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Craig Allen Frear
Justice for Craig Allen Frear — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Craig leave his car and walk into the woods on June 27, 2004? Was this typical behavior or indicative of distress?
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evidence
Lead #2Has a thorough search of the wooded area near where Craig's car was found been conducted? What terrain and conditions exist in that location?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Craig that day or observed his vehicle in Scotia?
Craig Allen Frear, a 17-year-old with red hair, disappeared on June 27, 2004, in Scotia, New York, after leaving his car and walking into the woods. Despite extensive investigation by New York State Police, his whereabouts remain unknown and no clear explanation for his disappearance has emerged. Anyone with information about Craig's movements that day or his current location is urged to contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #4What was Craig's state of mind prior to his disappearance? Did he have any plans or conflicts that day?
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NamUs case MP5235. Missing person: Craig Allen Frear.
Last known contact: 2004-06-27 in Scotia, Schenectady, NY. Circumstances: Craig was last seen on June 27, 2004 in Scotia, New York, as he left his car and walked into the woods.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 190 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Craig was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a white long-sleeved t-shirt. (Craig's mother indicated that Craig may have been wearing cotton boxer briefs with a design or dark colored Hanes boxer briefs).; Footwear: Craig was last seen wearing white Adidas sneakers with black stripes.; Jewelry: Craig was last seen wering a yellow gold chain with a yellow gold St.
Christopher medal on it.. Investigating agency: New York State Police - Troop G Headquarters | GDBG00694.
Timeline of Events
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2004-06-27
Last Seen
Craig Allen Frear was last seen leaving his car and walking into the woods in Scotia, New York. He was wearing blue jean shorts, a white long-sleeved t-shirt, white Adidas sneakers with black stripes, and a yellow gold chain with St. Christopher medal.
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Case Information
Incident:June 27, 2004
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 27, 2004
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5187833211
You can remain anonymous