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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witness
Lead #1Who saw Herbert Snyder after 6:45 PM on January 23, 2017? Did anyone observe him leaving his residence or in the neighborhood?
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location
Lead #2Why did Herbert frequently visit 41st and Powelton Ave and Market Street? Did he have friends, family, or regular destinations in those areas?
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clue
Lead #3A 72-year-old man, 4'9" and 100 lbs, wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and white sneakers—did anyone notice someone matching this description in the days following his disappearance?
Herbert Snyder, a 72-year-old man, disappeared on January 23, 2017, from Philadelphia after being last seen at 6:45 PM at his residence on Powelton Avenue. He was reported missing by his caregiver and frequently visited the 41st and Powelton Avenue area and Market Street. Despite the passage of time, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information from anyone who may have seen him or knows what happened.
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Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division
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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 his residence at 4066 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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2017-01-24
Missing Person Report Filed
Caregiver reported Herbert Snyder missing. Philadelphia Police Department - Southwest Detective Division opened case 2017-16-003042
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Case Information
Incident:January 23, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 23, 2017 at 6:45 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863182
You can remain anonymous