The person at the center of this case
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 did Mikio drive from Renton to the remote High Steel Bridge area in Olympic National Forest?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of the High Steel Bridge location—was it a planned destination or did something occur during the drive?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between May 9th when he left his apartment and May 16th when his vehicle was found?
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 the High Steel Bridge in Olympic National Forest, Mason County, but extensive search and rescue efforts failed to locate him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts and what led him to the remote forest location.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any personal belongings, signs of struggle, or other evidence found in or near the abandoned vehicle?
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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
Last Known Contact
Mikio left his apartment in Renton with his 2014 Toyota Prius and stopped all communication with friends
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2026-05-10
Missing Person Report Filed
Mikio was reported missing one day after last contact
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2026-05-16
Vehicle Found Abandoned
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:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 9, 2026
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3604279670
You can remain anonymous