The person at the center of this case
Timothy Curtis Elston
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Timothy Curtis Elston
Justice for Timothy Curtis Elston — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Personal belongings were found near Elston's abandoned vehicle in Cramer Creek—what items were recovered and what do they suggest about his condition or intentions?
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vehicle
Lead #2Why was Elston's vehicle abandoned in the remote Cramer Creek area? Was it a planned trip or an emergency?
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location
Lead #3What draws people to the Cramer Creek area, and are there known hazards such as water, wildlife, or terrain that could have caused an accident?
Timothy Curtis Elston, a 40-year-old male, was reported missing on November 5, 2021, after his vehicle was discovered abandoned in the Cramer Creek area near Kalispell, Montana. Search and rescue teams located some of his personal belongings near the parked vehicle, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains open and investigators continue to seek information that might explain his disappearance and locate him.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Elston or his vehicle in the days before November 5, 2021, or in the area after his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP87845. Missing person: Timothy Curtis Elston.
Last known contact: 2021-11-05 in Kalispell, Flathead, MT. Circumstances: Timothy Elston was reported missing after his vehicle was found abandoned in the Cramer Creek area.
Search and rescue crews found some of Elston's personal belongings in the area near his parked vehicle. Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Wears 32/30 pants, XL Shirts, typically wears boxers; Footwear: Wears 10.5 WW shoe.
Investigating agency: Flathead County Sheriff's Office | 2021-40918 | 2021-11-09.
Timeline of Events
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2021-11-05
Last known contact
Timothy Curtis Elston was last known to be in contact in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana.
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2021-11-05
Vehicle found abandoned
Elston's vehicle was discovered abandoned in the Cramer Creek area.
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2021-11-09
Case reported to authorities
Flathead County Sheriff's Office assigned case number 2021-40918 and began investigation.
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2021
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 5, 2021
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4067585585
You can remain anonymous