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Mikio Louis Schmidt
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Missing Person: Mikio Louis Schmidt
Justice for Mikio Louis Schmidt — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was the 2014 Toyota Prius abandoned near the high steel bridge? Was there evidence of foul play or voluntary departure?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of the high steel bridge location? Are there any known hazards or reasons someone might go there?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between May 9 and May 16? Where was the vehicle during this seven-day period?
Mikio Louis Schmidt, a 22-year-old male, disappeared on May 9, 2026, after leaving his Renton apartment in a 2014 Toyota Prius and ceasing all communication with friends. His vehicle was discovered abandoned on May 16, 2026, near a high steel bridge in the Olympic National Forest in Mason County, but an extensive search of the area did not locate him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information that could help locate him.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Mikio or his vehicle between Renton and Mason County during this timeframe?
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NamUs case MP158858. Missing person: Mikio Louis Schmidt.
Last known contact: 2026-05-09 in Renton, King, WA. Circumstances: On May 9th, 2026, Mikio left his apartment with his 2014 Toyota Prius and stopped all communication with friends.
Mikio was reported missing on May 10th, 2026. On May 16th, 2026, Mikio’s vehicle was found abandoned in Mason County near the high steel bridge in the Olympic National Forest.
Mikio is still missing and was not located during a search and rescue of the area around the bridge. Demographics: 22 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Mason County Sheriff's Office | 26-07768 | 2026-05-16.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-09
Mikio Disappears
Mikio left his apartment in a 2014 Toyota Prius and stopped all communication with friends
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2026-05-10
Missing Person Report Filed
Mikio was reported missing to authorities
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2026-05-16
Vehicle Found
Mikio's 2014 Toyota Prius was discovered abandoned near the high steel bridge in Olympic National Forest, Mason County
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2026
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2026
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604279670
You can remain anonymous