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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timeline
Lead #2Why was Timothy traveling on the snowmobile that day, and what was his intended destination?
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location
Lead #3Which direction did Timothy head from Selawik, and were there any witnesses to his departure?
Timothy Mark Snyder, a 25-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on January 31, 2003, while operating a Polaris 500 RMK snowmobile in Selawik, Alaska; his direction of travel and ultimate destination remain unknown. Despite extensive searches of the area and nearby villages, no trace of Timothy or his vehicle has been found in over two decades. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any physical traces, tracks, or debris found during the extensive search operations?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone reported seeing Timothy or his snowmobile in the years since his disappearance?
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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, Alaska. His direction of travel is unknown.
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2003-01-31
Search Operations Begin
Multiple searches of the area and other local villages were conducted but were unsuccessful in locating Timothy or his vehicle.
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 31, 2003
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous