The person at the center of this case
Leslie John Petig
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Leslie John Petig
Justice for Leslie John Petig — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Leslie's canoe wash up near his home? Was he in the water, or did the canoe separate from him?
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location
Lead #2What was Leslie doing with his canoe on May 4, 1991? Was he planning to go out on the water?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Leslie that day or observed his canoe in the water?
Leslie John Petig, a 47-year-old man, disappeared on May 4, 1991, from Tracyton, Washington, leaving behind a significant mystery when his canoe washed up near his beach home. His fate remains unknown after more than three decades, with no clear explanation for how he came to be separated from his vessel. Anyone with information about Leslie's disappearance or whereabouts is urged to contact the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4What circumstances led to the canoe being found? Could weather, currents, or other factors explain its location?
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NamUs case MP36341. Missing person: Leslie John Petig.
Last known contact: 1991-05-04 in Tracyton, Kitsap, WA. Circumstances: Leslie was last seen on 05/04/1991.
His canoe washed up near his Tracyton Beach home. Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Gray zip-up sweat jacket; Clothing: Light blue sweatshirt; Clothing: Blue jeans; Footwear: Size 12, black, rubber boots, with reddish/brown tread; Other: Waist 38", Chest 42"-46".
Investigating agency: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office | 91-007127.
Timeline of Events
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1991-05-04
Leslie Petig disappears
Leslie John Petig was last seen on May 4, 1991, in Tracyton, Washington.
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1991-05-04
Canoe discovered
Leslie's canoe washed up near his Tracyton Beach home, indicating a possible water-related incident.
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3603377101
You can remain anonymous