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Robin
Schuurman
64
48
72 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the small, tight-knit community of Lummi Island, Washington, the disappearance of 48-year-old Robin Schuurman in early 2008 left a void filled with unanswered questions. The story of his vanishing began to unfold after he was last seen on February 3, 2008. The day prior, following an argument with his wife, Robin left their home, leaving behind his wallet, credit cards, driver's license, and cell phone. At 6 feet tall and 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, Robin was a familiar face in his community. He was reportedly wearing a black turtleneck and brown insulated coveralls at the time he went missing. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance would soon grow more complex and concerning for his loved ones and investigators. The mystery deepened when Robin's 24-foot Bayliner cabin cruiser was discovered washed ashore and unattended on the west side of Lummi Island. An initial inspection of the vessel only added to the perplexing situation. The boat had a half tank of fuel, and its battery held enough power to operate the stern drive, suggesting it had not simply run out of gas or power. A particularly unsettling discovery was a concrete pier block with a galvanized saddle found on the boat's deck. Investigators learned that Robin had purchased two such blocks on the morning of February 2nd, the day before his boat was found. Adding another layer to the puzzle, Robin's GMC truck was later located at the Birch Bay Village Marina, left unlocked with the key still in the ignition. Despite a thorough search of the boat and truck, authorities from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office found no signs of foul play, no note, and no evidence that could offer a clear explanation for Robin's sudden disappearance. The series of events created a troubling timeline that has left family and friends searching for answers for years. The argument, the abandoned but functional boat, the truck left with the key in the ignition, and the ominous presence of the concrete block paint a picture of a man who vanished under deeply disturbing circumstances. The case of Robin Schuurman remains an unsolved and painful mystery for the Lummi Island community, a story marked by a collection of strange clues that lead to no certain conclusion.
Feb 03, 2008
Lummi Island
Washington
Whatcom County
No
138352
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
Bellingham
Washington
Whatcom County
98225
Samantha Robinson
Detective
311 Grand Avenue, Washington
3607786600
County
Law Enforcement
2008A02411
2008-02-03
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
477
Blond/Strawberry
Hazel
Hazel
06/14/2026
