
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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Who last saw Michael Petrino Jr. during the early morning hours of March 25, 2026 in Reading?
Why was Michael out between 1:30 AM and 5:00 AM, and what was his intended destination?
Has the black drawstring backpack he was carrying been located or reported?
Michael Petrino Jr., a 23-year-old male, disappeared from Reading, Pennsylvania between 1:30 AM and 5:00 AM on March 25, 2026. He was last seen wearing a gray and white Nike hoodie, black sweatpants, and carrying a black drawstring backpack. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him during the early morning hours.
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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. disappeared sometime between 1:30 AM and 5:00 AM in Reading, Pennsylvania. Last known contact on this date.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.