The disappearance of David Storbakken, a 41-year-old man, has left his family searching for answers and grappling with the pain of not knowing his whereabouts. David, who is a member of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs tribes, was last seen on May 11, 2025. His sister last spoke with him on May 6, 2025, when he was on a bus from Duluth to the Twin Cities. The family's concern grew after he was reportedly seen at a Speedway gas station in Roseville, Minnesota, around 3:00 a.m. on May 11th.
Prior to this, on May 10th, he had purchased a headlamp and batteries from a Menard's store in West St. Paul. His family believes he was on his way to his sister's house. This lack of contact is highly uncharacteristic of David, who would typically stay in touch with his sister and other family members.
David's family describes him as kind, goofy, and full of life. At the time of his disappearance, he was facing several challenges. He was unhoused but would frequently stay with family or at shelters in St. Paul and Duluth. He had also recently undergone the amputation of eight fingers due to severe frostbite and is diabetic. Despite struggling with addiction in the past, he was reportedly sober when he went missing. Physically, David is described as a Native American man, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a faded eagle tattoo on one of his hands. When he was last seen, he was wearing a gray sweatshirt and white pants. His known travels took him between Duluth, Bemidji, St. Paul, and Minneapolis.
The months following David's disappearance have been filled with anguish for his loved ones, who have been tirelessly searching for him. His sister and niece have walked the streets, put up flyers, reported tips to the police, and even hired private investigators to aid in the search. The family has also made public pleas for assistance, asking residents in wooded areas to check their home security footage, as David was known to go on camping trips. The Saint Paul Police Department is investigating his case and has encouraged anyone with information to come forward. The case is a painful reminder of the disproportionate rates at which Indigenous people experience violence and go missing. David's family holds onto the belief that someone has information that could lead to answers, as they continue their search for him.Last Seen: May 11, 2025
