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Phil Erb, a 58-year-old man from Seattle, Washington, was last seen on December 4, 2011. His disappearance occurred under mysterious circumstances, and despite efforts from local authorities and his family, few clues have surfaced. Erb, described as 5'9" with brown hair and weighing approximately 200 pounds, was believed to be in the Seattle area at the time he vanished. His case has garnered attention from missing persons platforms, but as of now, his whereabouts remain unknown, and t ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 04, 2011

Victim Details

Feb 03, 2016

Jun 13, 2023

Phil

Erb

71

58

69 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2011, a 58-year-old man named Phil Erb vanished from Seattle, Washington, leaving behind a life and a community that held him. The last known contact with Erb was on December 4th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. His case was officially created on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) on February 3, 2016, several years after he was last seen in the 98104 area of Seattle in King County. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, with no specific details publicly available about what might have led to him going missing. The investigation into Phil Erb's disappearance is being handled by the Seattle Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a quiet but persistent question in the files of the city's law enforcement. The lack of detailed public information regarding his last known activities or the events leading up to December 4, 2011, has made it difficult for the public to offer specific assistance. There is no information available regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing or whether he had any personal belongings with him. The absence of these details creates a challenging puzzle for both investigators and his loved ones. The case of Phil Erb is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, their stories often fading from public consciousness as time moves forward. For his family and friends, the lack of answers is a continuous source of uncertainty and concern. The official record stands as a testament to a life interrupted, a man who one day was a part of the fabric of his community and the next was gone. The overview of this case is one of sparse details and an enduring mystery, a narrative defined more by what is unknown than what is known, leaving a void for those who still hope for answers.

Dec 04, 2011

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

No

17956

Seattle Police Department

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

610 5th Avenue, Washington

2066255011

Local

Law Enforcement

11-400367

Seattle Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

06/24/2026


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