The person at the center of this case
Timothy Mark Snyder
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Timothy Mark Snyder
Justice for Timothy Mark Snyder — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What happened to the Polaris 500 RMK Short Track snowmobile? Was it ever located or recovered?
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location
Lead #2Why was Timothy in Selawik and what was his intended destination? Did he have a planned route?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Timothy or his snowmobile that day, or anyone who knew his travel plans?
Timothy Mark Snyder, a 25-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on January 31, 2003, after being last seen riding a Polaris 500 RMK snowmobile in Selawik, Alaska; his direction of travel and ultimate destination remain unknown. Despite multiple searches of the area and surrounding local villages, no trace of Timothy or his snowmobile has been found. Anyone with information about Timothy's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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clue
Lead #4Given the harsh winter conditions and remote terrain, could Timothy have experienced mechanical failure or become lost?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67038. Missing person: Timothy Mark Snyder.
Last known contact: 2003-01-31 in Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, AK. Circumstances: Timothy was last seen on a Polaris 500 RMK Short Track in Selawik.
His direction of travel is unknown. Several searches of the area and other local villages were unsuccessful in locating him.
Demographics: 25 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 200 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Face mask Goggles Black backpack; Clothing: Black windbreaker jacket Baggy jeans Baggy shirt. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 030007662 | 2003-01-31.
Timeline of Events
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2003-01-31
Last seen on snowmobile
Timothy Mark Snyder was last seen riding a Polaris 500 RMK Short Track snowmobile in Selawik, Alaska. Direction of travel unknown.
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2003-01-31
Disappearance reported
Timothy reported missing from Kotzebue, Northwest Arctic, Alaska.
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2003-01-31
Search efforts initiated
Multiple searches of the area and other local villages were conducted but were unsuccessful in locating Timothy or his snowmobile.
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous