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 traveling in Selawik, and where was he headed? Understanding his intended destination could help narrow the search area.
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Timothy or his snowmobile on January 31, 2003? Did anyone observe unusual activity in the area?
Timothy Mark Snyder, a 25-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on January 31, 2003, while operating a Polaris snowmobile in the Selawik area near Kotzebue, Alaska. Despite extensive searches of the region and surrounding villages, no trace of Timothy or his vehicle has been found. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his direction of travel and final whereabouts.
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clue
Lead #4What specific conditions existed on the date of disappearance (weather, visibility, ice conditions) that may have affected his travel?
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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 Known Contact
Timothy Mark Snyder was last seen on a Polaris 500 RMK Short Track snowmobile in Selawik. Direction of travel unknown.
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2003-01-31
Disappearance
Timothy disappeared in the Selawik area. Multiple searches of the area and local villages were unsuccessful in locating him.
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous