The person at the center of this case
Herbert Snyder
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Herbert Snyder
Justice for Herbert Snyder — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Herbert Snyder leave his residence on January 23, 2017, and where was he headed?
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location
Lead #2What significance do the frequented locations at 41st and Powelton Avenue and 4000 Market Street hold—were these places he regularly visited?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the neighborhood see Herbert Snyder after 6:45 PM that evening or notice anything unusual?
Herbert Snyder, a 72-year-old man, disappeared on January 23, 2017, from Philadelphia after being last seen at 6:45 PM near Powelton Avenue. He was reported missing by his caregiver and was known to frequent the area around 41st and Powelton Avenue and Market Street. Despite the passage of time, details about the investigation remain limited and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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clue
Lead #4A 72-year-old man wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and white sneakers should be relatively identifiable—have there been any sightings reported since his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP60254. Missing person: Herbert Snyder.
Last known contact: 2017-01-23 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Complainant reported Missing by caregiver.
Last seen on 01/23/17 at 6:45 PM at 4066 Powelton Ave. Frequents 41st and Powelton Ave., 4000 Market St.
Demographics: 72 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 4 ft 9 in, 100 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black coat, blue jeans, white sneakers. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division | 2017-16-003042 | 2017-01-24.
Timeline of Events
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2017-01-23
18:45Last Seen
Herbert Snyder was last seen at 6:45 PM at 4066 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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2017-01-24
Missing Person Report Filed
Caregiver reported Herbert Snyder missing. Case number 2017-16-003042 opened with Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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Case Information
Incident:January 23, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 23, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863182
You can remain anonymous