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May 06, 2026
May 20, 2026
Victor
Man
18
17
69 inches
120 lbs
Asian
Male
In the quiet community of Bothell, Washington, a sense of unease settled over the family of 17-year-old Victor Man. On May 5, 2025, the teenage boy vanished, leaving behind a trail of concern and unanswered questions. Prior to his disappearance, Victor's behavior had taken a noticeable shift. For the past year, he had become a shut-in, isolating himself within the family home. In the four days leading up to the day he went missing, his family noted a particularly worrying change; he had become non-verbal, a stark contrast to his usual self, and was described as being in a "zombie-like" state. Recently, he had started to venture out of the house, taking walks on nearby trails. The last communication his family had with him was around 4 p.m. on that Monday. When he left, he was wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes. Crucially, he left behind his cell phone and any money he had, making it difficult to imagine how he might have planned to get by or return home. The days following Victor's disappearance were filled with urgent activity. The Bothell Police Department was contacted, and an investigation was launched. Recognizing the vulnerability of the situation, the Washington State Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Person alert to cast a wider net and bring more eyes to the search. The alert described Victor as being 5'9" and weighing 120 pounds. Authorities and Victor's loved ones emphasized that he might not be able to find his way home without assistance, adding a layer of urgency to the public appeal for any information. The community was asked to be vigilant and to report any sightings of the young man to 911 immediately. The plea for help was a clear indication of the deep concern for Victor's well-being. The search for Victor Man represents a family's profound worry and a community's hope for a safe return. The circumstances leading up to his disappearance paint a picture of a young man potentially in a state of distress, making his absence all the more alarming. The fact that he left without any means of communication or financial resources deepens the mystery and the concern for his safety. The ongoing investigation by the Bothell Police Department, coupled with the public alerts, signifies a concerted effort to locate him. This case is a poignant reminder of the fragility of well-being and the importance of community support in times of crisis. Every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, holds the potential to bring answers and, hopefully, to bring Victor home safely. The core of this case is the sudden and unexplained departure of a young man, leaving his family and community to grapple with the unknown and to hold onto hope for his safe return.
May 05, 2025
Bothell
Washington
King County
No
192080
Bothell Police Department
Bothell
Washington
King County
98011
18410 101st Avenue Northeast, Washington
4254861254
Local
Law Enforcement
25-9259
Bothell Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
06/21/2026
