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David Hoober, a 39-year-old man from Gig Harbor, Washington, went missing on January 7, 1987. Little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. His information has been recorded in national missing persons databases, but no significant leads have emerged over the years. Hoober's case has gained attention through various online platforms where it is still listed as unsolved, and efforts to gather more information continue.
Last Seen: Jan 07, 1987

Victim Details

Jun 24, 2010

Jun 13, 2023

David

Hoober

77

39

70 inches

75 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the quiet community of Gig Harbor, Washington, a mystery began on January 7, 1987, that has endured for decades. On that day, 39-year-old David Harvey Hoober was last seen. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, leaving a void of information and a family without answers. David, a man with collar-length brown hair and blue eyes, stood between 5'10" and 6'3" and weighed approximately 165 to 175 pounds. The day he went missing, he was reported to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, initiating a case that would grow cold with the passage of time. The few available details about David's disappearance only deepen the enigma. A significant clue that emerged was the discovery of a 1975 blue Lincoln Continental sedan. This vehicle was found and impounded by the King County Police at a bus stop in Federal Way. Curiously, the car was not registered in David Hoober's name, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. It is unclear if he had driven the car to the bus stop and boarded a bus, or if the vehicle's presence was merely a coincidence. This detail, while intriguing, has not yet provided a clear path toward understanding what happened to him. The investigation into David Harvey Hoober's whereabouts has been a long and frustrating one for both law enforcement and his loved ones. With no clear evidence of foul play or any indication that he left voluntarily, the case has been fraught with uncertainty. The lack of a photograph in his public file has also hampered efforts to generate new leads from the public. Over the years, the Pierce County Sheriff's Office has kept his file open, hoping that a new piece of information or a technological advancement might one day shed light on his fate. The story of David Hoober is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the enduring hope for resolution.

Jan 07, 1987

Gig Harbor

Washington

Pierce County

No

8733

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98402

930 Tacoma Avenue South, Washington

2537987530

County

Law Enforcement

87027317

1987-01-07

Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/11/2026


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