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John Davison Reed

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John Davison Reed

Case
#2535
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 22, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025

Missing Person: John Davison Reed

Justice for John Davison Reed — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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contact
Lead #1

Why did John leave his home in the early morning with a packed bag? Was this planned or spontaneous?

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evidence
Lead #2

Cell phone inactive since early September—what was the last activity and location data before it went offline?

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timeline
Lead #3

Has anyone seen John since September 29, 2025? Any sightings in the Hugo area or beyond?

John Davison Reed, a 50-year-old male, left his home in Hugo, Washington, MN on the morning of September 29, 2025, taking clothing, personal effects, a cell phone, and an iPad. His cell phone has been inactive since early September, and he has not responded to any communications from family or friends. The circumstances of his departure and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him or know where he might be.

Case
#2535
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 22, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

Why would he take his iPad but have his phone go inactive? Does this suggest intentional disconnection?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP154837. Missing person: John Davison Reed.

Last known contact: 2025-09-29 in Hugo, Washington, MN. Circumstances: Left the home in the early morning hours of 9/29/2025 with a bag of clothing, some personal effects, cell phone, and iPad.

Cell phone has not been active since early September. There has been no response to emails or messages on social media.

No family or friends have heard from him. Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 230 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | WC25056908 | 2025-10-24.

Timeline of Events

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2025-09-29
early morning

Last Known Contact

Left home in early morning hours with bag of clothing, personal effects, cell phone, and iPad

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Case Information

Incident:September 29, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 29, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 6514399381
You can remain anonymous