The person at the center of this case
Joshua Ryan Roberson
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Joshua Ryan Roberson
Justice for Joshua Ryan Roberson — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Purple Mongoose bicycle - what happened to it and where was it last seen or recovered?
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witness
Lead #2What prompted Joshua's statements about 'the feds' being after him and was there any credible basis for his fears?
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clue
Lead #3Why did he leave behind personal belongings, identification, and money - does this suggest voluntary departure or foul play?
Joshua Ryan Roberson, a 38-year-old man, 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 a witness reported he was expressing 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 unexplained with no confirmed contact since that day.
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evidence
Lead #4Unconfirmed sightings in West Seattle and near 12th Ave & Jackson St - can these be verified through surveillance footage or additional witnesses?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2025-09-05
Last Seen
Joshua Ryan Roberson 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.
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2025-09-05
Witness Statement
Witness reported that on the day of disappearance, Joshua was expressing fear and stating that 'the feds were after him.'
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Case Information
Incident:September 5, 2025
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 5, 2025
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2066255011
You can remain anonymous