Curtis Ken Plagge, 42, vanished from Kenai, Alaska after leaving work on September 2, 2011. He got into a taxi and told the driver he was going North, a phrase his employer assumed meant he was heading home. He never arrived and his last paycheck, which he had with him, was never cashed.

At his job site Curtis left behind personal property that suggests he expected to return: tools, a four-wheeler, and a snowmachine. He is described as a white male with brown hair, hazel eyes, long hair and a brown beard at the time he disappeared; he has several tattoos including one on his chest and the name Leo on his left shoulder blade, plus scars on his left hand and shoulder blade. The initial report to the Alaska State Troopers was filed December 5, 2011, and the investigation remains open.

Anyone who knew Curtis, saw him in Kenai after September 2, 2011, or has information about that taxi ride is asked to come forward.