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Frank Howard Urbick
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Frank Howard Urbick
Justice for Frank Howard Urbick — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Frank's boat was found by the US Coast Guard, but his body was not recovered—what condition was the boat in and were there signs of struggle or accident?
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location
Lead #2The search area between Everett Marina and Hat Island is significant—were there currents, weather conditions, or other hazards that day that could explain an overboard incident?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other boats or witnesses in the Puget Sound that day who might have seen Frank or his vessel?
Frank Howard Urbick, a 62-year-old man, went crabbing in Puget Sound on December 14, 2017, and never returned; his vehicle was found at the 10th Street boat launch in Everett, Washington, but he was not recovered despite an extensive US Coast Guard search. It is believed he went overboard somewhere between Everett Marina and Hat Island, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. The case remains open, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
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vehicle
Lead #4Frank's vehicle was located at the 10th Street boat launch—was it locked, and were his personal belongings found inside?
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NamUs case MP97268. Missing person: Frank Howard Urbick.
Last known contact: 2017-12-14 in Everett, Snohomish, WA. Circumstances: Frank Urbick went crabbing in Puget Sound on December 14, 2017 and did not return.
His vehicle was located at the 10th St. boat launch in Everett.
It is believed he went overboard somewhere between Everett Marina and Hat Island. The US Coast Guard held an extensive search and found Frank's boat, but not him.
Demographics: 62 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 165 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Gray sweatshirt over colored t-shirt, tan pants w/ lining inside. Investigating agency: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office | 2017-193167 | 2017-12-15.
Timeline of Events
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2017-12-14
Frank Urbick went crabbing
Frank Howard Urbick departed for crabbing in Puget Sound and did not return.
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2017-12-14
Last known contact
Last known contact with Frank Urbick in Everett, Snohomish County, WA.
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2017-12-15
Investigation initiated
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office case 2017-193167 opened. US Coast Guard conducted extensive search between Everett Marina and Hat Island.
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4253883839
You can remain anonymous