Account
Sep 21, 2019
Apr 07, 2020
Herbert
Snyder
79
72
57 inches
100 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Powelton Village, a caregiver grew concerned for the well-being of 72-year-old Herbert Snyder. On the evening of January 23, 2017, at approximately 6:45 PM, Mr. Snyder was last seen at his residence on the 4000 block of Powelton Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and white sneakers. His caregiver reported him missing, noting that he had a history of wandering off. This was a cause for heightened alarm, as previous instances had seen him located in distant and precarious situations. The Philadelphia Police Department was notified, and a missing person case was opened, beginning a search for the elderly man in the vast urban landscape. The initial investigation focused on the areas Mr. Snyder was known to frequent, including the intersection of 41st Street and Powelton Avenue, and the commercial corridor of 4000 Market Street. These locations, familiar to him, offered the first logical places to begin the search. Law enforcement and those who cared for him hoped for a swift resolution, similar to his past disappearances. However, as the hours turned into days, and the days into weeks, there was no sign of Herbert Snyder. The lack of any immediate leads or sightings was deeply troubling for his loved ones and the community. Years have passed since Herbert Snyder was last seen, and his case remains an unresolved and sorrowful mystery. Despite the efforts of the Philadelphia Police Department and the initial report filed by his caregiver, very few clues have emerged to shed light on his whereabouts. The passage of time has not diminished the concern for his safety and well-being. His disappearance serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of the elderly, particularly those with medical conditions that may cause them to wander. The official investigation continues, with authorities appealing to the public for any information that might lead to answers and bring closure to a case that has left a family and a community with a profound sense of loss and uncertainty.
Jan 23, 2017
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
19104
No
61375
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
19143
5510 Pine Street, Pennsylvania
2156863182
Local
Law Enforcement
2017-16-003042
2017-01-24
Philadelphia Police Department
na
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
No
05/27/2026
