Michael William Starkes, 40, was reported missing on Monday, July 21, 2025, after last being seen the evening before. The final confirmed sighting occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at a convenience store in the Flatrock area; earlier that evening he had been seen in the Pennywell Road area of St. John’s at about 6:00 p.m. He was driving a white Kia Soul and was wearing white sneakers, grey sweatpants, a grey Champion sweater, a black ball cap and sunglasses. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches and about 180 pounds with a shaved head and brown/grey facial hair.

Authorities with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary recovered his white Kia Soul abandoned near Red Head Road in Flatrock, which focused search efforts in that area. The RNC released CCTV images of Starkes seeking public assistance as the investigation and searches continued. Many details about his movements after the store sighting remain unknown.

If anyone saw Michael Starkes, his white Kia Soul, or has information about his movements in Flatrock or Pennywell Road on July 20, 2025, please come forward to investigators.