Michael Pepion, 42 and known as Pepe, was last seen October 18, 2018, in the White Center area of Washington near the 9600 block of 16th Avenue Southwest. On that day he was believed to be with another person and reportedly headed toward Tahuya State Forest, near Belfair, an area popular for recreation and quad trails. After that sighting his family and friends lost contact, which was uncharacteristic and prompted a missing person report.

King County Major Crimes detectives took over the investigation and have described the circumstances of his last known movements as concerning. The public timeline ends with the trip toward Tahuya State Forest; little else is publicly known and the case remains unresolved. Detectives are asking anyone with information about Michael’s whereabouts to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office.

If anyone knew Michael, traveled to Tahuya State Forest around October 18, 2018, or has information about his movements that day, please share what you know with investigators.