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Craig Moilanen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Olympia, Washington on Jan 6, 1999

Victim Details

Jul 8, 2015

May 30, 2023

Craig

Moilanen

73

46

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 6, 1999

Olympia

Washington

Thurston County

98506

No

16920

Olympia Police Department

Olympia

Washington

Thurston County

98501

Sam Costello

Detective Sgt.

601 4th Avenue East, Washington

3607538300

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/police_department/index.php

199900554

Jan 20, 1999

Olympia Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29413) and 2 other sources
On a winter day in 1999, a 46-year-old man named Craig Selvin Moilanen vanished from Olympia, Washington. He was last seen on January 6, 1999. At the time of his disappearance, Craig was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance would leave a void of information and unanswered questions for his family and investigators for years to come.

The official report of Craig's disappearance was filed by his mother on January 20, 1999, two weeks after he was last seen. The circumstances surrounding what happened on the day he went missing are scarce. It is believed he may have been with his vehicle, a dark blue 1991 Ford Mustang with Washington license plate number 803DZE. Adding a peculiar layer to the case, the vehicle was registered to his mother, Gladyce E. Moilanen, who was noted as deceased in the case file. No specific details about his clothing or any personal items he may have had with him have been made public, leaving very little for investigators to go on.

For over two decades, the case of Craig Moilanen has remained cold, a lingering mystery in Thurston County. Despite the passage of time, his case has not been forgotten. Recently, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office announced the formation of a new two-person cold case and missing persons unit in June of 2024, specifically to address unresolved cases like Craig's. This development offers a renewed sense of hope that fresh eyes and dedicated resources might finally uncover what happened to Craig Moilanen after he was last seen on that January day. The overview of the case remains one of a man who disappeared with very few leads, leaving behind only the memory of his presence and the enduring question of his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jan 6, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP29413
  • Missing Craig Selvin Moilanen age 46 1999 Olympia, WA 1991 Ford ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP67767
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP67767 • Found Sep 6, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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