
The person at the center of this case
Joshua Ryan Roberson
Justice for Joshua Ryan Roberson — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Purple Mongoose bicycle - what happened to it and where was it last seen or recovered?
Who was the witness that heard Joshua express fear about 'the feds'? What additional details can they provide?
Why would Joshua leave behind personal belongings, identification, and money if he left voluntarily?
Joshua Ryan Roberson, a 38-year-old white male, disappeared on September 5, 2025, from the Rainier Ave S / Columbia City area of Seattle while riding a purple Mongoose bicycle after briefly separating from his partner. He left behind personal belongings, identification, and money, and witnesses reported he expressed fear that "the feds were after him" on the day he vanished. Unconfirmed sightings in West Seattle and near 12th Ave & Jackson St have not been verified, and his disappearance remains out of character, making any information about his whereabouts critical to the investigation.
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Have the unconfirmed sightings in West Seattle and near 12th Ave & Jackson St been thoroughly investigated by law enforcement?
Has anyone had contact with Joshua since September 5, 2025, or seen him in any location?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP155698. Missing person: Joshua Ryan Roberson.
Last known contact: 2025-09-05 in Seattle, King, WA. Circumstances: Joshua Ryan Roberson was last seen on September 5, 2025 in the Rainier Ave S / Columbia City area of Seattle, Washington.
He briefly separated from his partner during a routine errand and left the area riding a purple Mongoose bicycle. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Joshua left behind personal belongings, identification, and money. His disappearance is out of character.
A witness reported that on the day of his disappearance he was expressing fear and stating that “the feds were after him.” There have been unconfirmed sightings in West Seattle and near 12th Ave & Jackson St; however, none have been verified by law enforcement. Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Seattle Police Department | 25-278299 | 2025-09-23.
Last seen in Rainier Ave S / Columbia City area of Seattle riding a purple Mongoose bicycle after briefly separating from his partner during a routine errand.
Witness reported that Joshua was expressing fear and stating that 'the feds were after him' on the day of his disappearance.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.