
The person at the center of this case
Frank Howard Urbick
Justice for Frank Howard Urbick — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Frank's boat recovered but Frank was not found despite extensive Coast Guard search efforts?
What was the exact time Frank departed for crabbing and when was he reported missing?
What specific location between Everett Marina and Hat Island is most likely where Frank went overboard?
Frank Howard Urbick, a 62-year-old male, 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. The US Coast Guard conducted an extensive search and recovered his boat, but Frank was not found, with evidence suggesting he went overboard somewhere between Everett Marina and Hat Island. Despite the search efforts, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and anyone with information about Frank's final hours on the water is urged to contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
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Were there any other boats or witnesses in the area who may have seen Frank or his vessel on December 14, 2017?
What were the water and weather conditions in Puget Sound on December 14, 2017?
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Official wording
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.
Frank Howard Urbick departed for crabbing in Puget Sound and did not return
Frank's vehicle was found at the 10th Street boat launch in Everett
Extensive search conducted; Frank's boat was recovered but he was not found
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.