Petros Krommidas Missing Person Case

Jun 18, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Petros

Krommidas

30

29

74 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the spring of 2025, a promising young political candidate named Petros Krommidas disappeared, leaving his community in a state of confusion and deep concern. The 29-year-old man was last seen in Baldwin, New York, on the evening of April 23. At the time, Krommidas was actively campaigning as a Democratic candidate for the 4th District of the Nassau County legislature. His family reported that he had driven to Long Beach, a place he frequented, parked his car near the Allegria Hotel around 10:30 p.m., and walked onto the beach with his towel to exercise, a routine he had done many times before. His family noted that he was in excellent physical condition, had future plans, and was an experienced swimmer who was no stranger to cold water training as he was preparing for a triathlon. The alarm was raised the following day when he could not be reached, something his family described as being completely out of character. The initial search for Petros Krommidas began swiftly, focusing on the Long Beach area where he was last believed to be. Authorities discovered his vehicle parked near the boardwalk and a local hotel. On the sand near the water's edge, they found his personal belongings, including his towel, clothes, keys, and phone. This discovery led to an extensive search effort involving police, divers, drones, and numerous volunteers from the community, including friends and family, who scoured the nearly three-mile stretch of beach and the surrounding waters. His mother pleaded for help to bring her son home, and his sister urged the public to assist by walking the beaches. Despite these exhaustive efforts by both official responders and concerned citizens, no trace of Krommidas was found. The case of Petros Krommidas remains an open missing person investigation, marked by unusual legal and political circumstances. With no evidence to suggest he is deceased, a state judge ruled that his name must remain on the November ballot for the Nassau County legislature, as New York law requires a person to be missing for three years before they can be legally declared dead. This ruling created a unique and heart-wrenching situation for his family, supporters, and the voters of the district. The search for answers continues, as a community holds onto hope for the return of a man described as caring deeply for his community and having a bright future ahead of him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance on that April night remain a mystery, a painful void for a family left waiting and a community left to wonder about the fate of their candidate.

Apr 23, 2025

Long Beach

New York

Nassau County

Long Beach

No

170980

Nassau County Police Department

Mineola

New York

Nassau County

11501

1490 Franklin Ave, New York

5165738800

County

Law Enforcement

www.pdcn.org

2025CR336759

2025-03-24

Nassau County Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/22/2026