Nicholas Hietpas, 22, of Doty, Wisconsin, was reported missing on April 1, 2019 after he failed to return home. He was last seen in the Doty area; family and friends described him as friendly and active and well connected to his community. Local authorities carried out searches of surrounding woods and other places he was known to frequent and asked the public for help, but initial searches did not produce significant leads.

Nicholas’s family has continued to push awareness through social media and community events in hopes of generating tips. There remain unanswered questions about where he went on April 1 and what, if any, evidence might still be found in the area he was last seen.

If anyone saw Nicholas in the Doty area around April 1, 2019 or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.