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Kija J. Chestnut, a 41-year-old male from Bremerton, Washington, was reported missing under circumstances that remain largely unclear. He was last seen in the city and had not been in contact with friends or family since that time. Chestnut was described as being approximately 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing between 290 and 300 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was identified as being of Black and Hawaiian descent. No specific clothing description or other distinguishing feat ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 14, 2024

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Oct 27, 2024

Oct 30, 2024

Kija

Chestnut

41

41

68 inches

69 inches

290 lbs

300 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the city of Bremerton, Washington, a 41-year-old man named Kija J. Chestnut was reported missing. He was last seen on September 14, 2024, and following that day, he had no further contact with his friends or family. Chestnut, a male of Black and Hawaiian descent, stood between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 290 to 300 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his initial disappearance were not made public, causing concern within the community. Following his disappearance, Chestnut's case was entered into both local and national missing persons databases in an effort to locate him. Authorities did not release specific details about why or how he went missing, and there were no publicly reported leads or sightings at the time. His case appeared in regional lists of missing individuals, but there was no information released to suggest foul play was involved in his disappearance. The lack of information left many unanswered questions for those who knew him and the concerned public. Subsequent updates to the case have confirmed that Kija Chestnut has been located. Although his case is now resolved and he is no longer considered a missing person, the exact date of his recovery has not been shared publicly. Furthermore, the specific circumstances under which he was found and the details of his condition have remained vague. Authorities and media sources have not provided any further public updates on the events that led to his disappearance or his return. The overview of the case is that a man who had uncharacteristically ceased contact with his loved ones was reported missing, prompting a period of uncertainty, which concluded with him being found.

Sep 14, 2024

Bremerton

Washington

Kitsap County

Bremerton

No

155526

Bremerton Police Department

Bremerton

Washington

Kitsap County

98337

1025 Burwell Street, Washington

3604735220

Local

Law Enforcement

B24005620

2024-10-17

Bremerton Police Department

3169

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

06/11/2026


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