
The person at the center of this case
Michael Petrino Jr.
Justice for Michael Petrino Jr. — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What was Michael doing between 1:30 and 5:00 AM on March 25th, and why is the window of disappearance so broad?
Why was Michael carrying a black drawstring backpack at that hour, and what did it contain?
Were there any witnesses in the Reading area during the early morning hours of March 25th?
Michael Petrino Jr., a 23-year-old male, disappeared from Reading, Pennsylvania on March 25, 2026, between 1:30 and 5:00 AM while wearing a gray and white Nike hoodie and black sweatpants. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not established a definitive timeline or motive. Anyone with information about Michael's whereabouts or activities that night is urged to contact the Reading Police Department.
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Has anyone had contact with Michael since March 25, 2026, or seen him in other locations?
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NamUs case MP158208. Missing person: Michael Petrino Jr..
Last known contact: 2026-03-25 in Reading, Berks, PA. Circumstances: Michael Petrino Jr went missing on March 25th, 2025 between 0130 and 0500 hours.
He was last wearing a gray and white Nike Hoodie, black sweatpants, white socks, black slides and was wearing a black drawstring backpack. Demographics: 23 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black drawstring backpack; Clothing: Gray and white Nike hoodie, black sweatpants; Footwear: White socks, black slides.
Investigating agency: Reading Police Department | 26-012102 | 2026-03-26.
Michael Petrino Jr. was last known to be in Reading, Berks, PA between 1:30 AM and 5:00 AM on March 25, 2026.
Reading Police Department opened case 26-012102 on March 26, 2026.
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