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Zachary “Zach” Johnson is a missing adult from Tacoma, Washington. Public missing-person materials from the Washington State Patrol identify him as male and white, and state that he was 51 years old when he was reported missing. He was last seen on January 3, 2023, in Tacoma. The publicly available notices do not provide detailed circumstances about where in Tacoma he was last seen, what he may have been doing at the time, or what clothing he was wearing, so those details remain unclear from ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 03, 2023

Victim Details

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

Zachary

Johnson

54

51

70 inches

265 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2023, concern grew for 51-year-old Zachary Johnson, a man who was away from his family while staying in Tacoma, Washington. He had been residing at an extended-stay hotel in the city, a detail that would later become a focal point in the timeline of his disappearance. His family last had contact with him on January 10, 2023, a conversation that marked the last time anyone would hear from him. Prior to this final communication, he was reportedly last seen in Tacoma on January 3, 2023. Standing at 5'10" and weighing around 265 pounds, Zachary is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. As days turned into weeks with no word from Zachary, the silence became increasingly alarming for his loved ones. The lack of communication was out of character, and the circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts offered few immediate clues. The Tacoma Police Department was alerted to his disappearance and opened an investigation, seeking any information that could help locate him. The case was also registered with NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, to broaden the reach for potential leads. The investigation into Zachary Johnson's disappearance remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek answers. The details surrounding why he was in Tacoma and what may have led to his sudden silence are still scarce, leaving a painful void for his family and community. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, and the enduring hope for their safe return. The Tacoma Police Department continues to urge anyone with information regarding Zachary's whereabouts to come forward as the search for him continues.

Jan 03, 2023

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

No

191734

Tacoma Police Department

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98409

3701 South Pine Street, Washington

2535915950

Local

Law Enforcement

2300501224

2023-01-03

Tacoma Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/07/2026


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