Michael James Ash, 35, was last confirmed in contact with family on April 17, 2023, while associated with Renton, Washington. He was described as endangered missing.

In the days before he vanished his family grew alarmed by his behavior. On April 15 his parents spoke with him by phone and believed he was in distress; a welfare check at his condo found his vehicle but no answer. On April 16 he called 911 saying he was outside an emergency department having a panic attack, later declined a ride to the hospital, and was seen walking westbound on South 43rd Street past Valley Medical Center. The family’s April 17 phone call is the last confirmed communication. Police reported a sighting about 7:00 p.m. on April 17 in the 28700 block of Southeast 252nd Place in Maple Valley, and some of his belongings, including a backpack, were found in Ron Regis Park.

Family, friends, and law enforcement continued searching and asked the public to report sightings to 911. If anyone knew Michael, his movements that week, or saw him in Renton, Ravensdale, or Maple Valley, can you share what you remember?