On July 18, 2022, 27-year-old Matthew Adam Tuttle was last seen leaving his apartment in Fridley, Minnesota. That day, Matthew had been released from jail, and a friend had picked him up. After stopping at some bars in Anoka, his friend dropped him off at his apartment. Less than fifteen minutes after being dropped off, a witness saw Matthew walking away from his residence. He was on foot, not wearing any shoes, and his direction of travel was unknown.
He has not been seen or heard from since that evening. At the time of his disappearance, Matthew was described as a white male, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may have had long hair and a beard.
The days following Matthew's departure brought no communication, raising alarm among his loved ones. Three days after he was last seen, his apartment was entered, and his wallet, keys, and phone were discovered left behind on the floor. This discovery was particularly concerning, as it suggested he had not planned to be gone for an extended period. In the initial stages of the investigation, search parties were organized, flyers were distributed, and doors were knocked on throughout the local area in an effort to gather any information. His apartment was located near the Mississippi River, which was noted to be at a historically low level at the time, but searches of the area yielded no clues as to his whereabouts. The Fridley Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, seeking any information that could help locate him.
Matthew is remembered by his family as a loyal friend who loved deeply. He was the youngest of five siblings. His family has shared that he faced personal challenges, including struggles with addiction and his mental health. The loss of his father when Matthew was just nine years old is thought to have deeply affected him. Despite these difficulties, he maintained employment and was known as a good person by those who knew him; his past legal troubles were not related to violent offenses. Two years have passed since Matthew vanished, yet his family continues to hold out hope and actively search for answers. Despite the advanced technology available today, no credible tips have emerged to resolve the uncertainty surrounding what happened to him after he walked away from his home. The case remains an active missing person investigation, a painful puzzle for a family waiting for their son and brother to be found.Last Seen: Jul 18, 2022
