Account
Sep 06, 2017
Jan 12, 2024
Warren
Kirkpatrick
33
26
71 inches
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the summer of 2017, concern grew for a 26-year-old man from Skagit County, Washington, named Warren Reuben Kirkpatrick. He was last seen on June 30, 2017, and his disappearance sparked a prolonged search for answers. Known to be an avid outdoorsman who often enjoyed hiking and camping in the vast natural landscapes of the region, his sudden lack of contact was out of character. The last known communication with him was reportedly via a payphone after he was seen leaving a job site with a co-worker. His family grew increasingly worried when their usually regular contact with him ceased. The investigation into Warren's disappearance was handled by the Skagit County Sheriff's Office. Authorities were informed that Warren had a history of mental illness, and it was believed he might be in the Mount Vernon, Anacortes, or Guemes Island areas. His mother reported that while he was typically in daily contact with his father, they suspected his cell phone had been stolen and was being used by someone else. Law enforcement and community members conducted numerous searches in the dense forests and along the trails that Warren was known to frequent. The case drew attention from local media as his family pleaded with the public for any information that might help locate him. Despite the extensive search efforts and public appeals, no significant leads materialized for a long period, leaving his loved ones in a state of uncertainty. Various possibilities were considered, from an accident during one of his outdoor excursions to other unfortunate circumstances, but without evidence, these remained speculative. The case remained open as authorities continued to investigate any potential information that surfaced. Ultimately, the search for Warren Kirkpatrick concluded with the sad discovery that he was deceased. While the exact date and circumstances of this discovery are not widely publicized, his case is now considered resolved. This brought a tragic end to a difficult period of not knowing for his family and community, concluding the mystery of his whereabouts but leaving behind the pain of his loss.
Jun 30, 2017
Transient
Washington
Skagit County
Transient
No
33996
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Mount Vernon
Washington
Skagit County
98273
Duane Neufeld
Detective
600 South 3rd Street Suite 100, Washington
3604161911
County
Law Enforcement
17-11253
2017-07-29
Skagit County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/24/2026
