The Missing
Ryan Michael Snyder
Merritt, Michigan
đź’” MISSING: Where Is Ryan Snyder? He Walked Away From Home and Was Never Seen Again.
32 year old Ryan Michael Snyder is a Michigan man who disappeared on August 17, 2025, after leaving his home on foot. Despite extensive searches and investigative efforts, Ryan remains missing.
Nearly a year later, his loved ones are still waiting for answers.
đź“Ť THE DAY RYAN DISAPPEARED
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, approximately 6:00 p.m., Ryan was last seen walking eastbound from his residence on Gillow Road near Beauthiem Road in Merritt, Michigan.
He walked away from home and seemingly vanished.
There have been no confirmed sightings or contact with Ryan since that evening.
When investigators were unable to locate him, an extensive search operation was launched throughout the heavily wooded surrounding area.
Search efforts included:
- Michigan State Police troopers and detectives.
- MSP canine teams.
- Helicopter searches through the MSP Aviation Unit.
- All County Search and Rescue volunteers.
- Extensive searches of nearby wooded terrain.
Unfortunately, these efforts have not brought Ryan home.
👤 DESCRIPTION
- Full Name: Ryan Michael Snyder
- Age when missing: 32
- Current age: 33
- Sex: Male
- Race: White/Caucasian
- Height: Approximately 6’1″
- Weight: 180–200 lbs
- Hair: Brown, shaggy, medium-length
- Eyes: Brown
- Facial Hair: Closely trimmed beard or five-o’clock shadow
đź‘• WHAT WAS HE WEARING?
Ryan was last seen wearing:
- Black Under Armour hoodie or sweatshirt.
- Blue jeans.
- Black shoes or tennis shoes.
🔎 THE SEARCH CONTINUES
Michigan State Police have renewed their requests for public assistance as Ryan’s disappearance approaches its one-year anniversary.
An entire year has nearly passed without knowing where Ryan is or what happened after he walked away from his home.
Someone may have driven past him that evening. Someone may have security footage, trail-camera footage, or information they never realized was important.
Could someone have seen him along Gillow Road? Did anyone notice something unusual near Beauthiem Road? Does someone have information that could help investigators?
đź“ž HAVE INFORMATION?
Michigan State Police – Cadillac Post
- Phone: 231- 779-6040
- Additional investigative contact listed: 231-429-2504
- NamUs Case Number: MP152178
🕊️ His family deserves answers, and he deserves to be found.
🙏 Please share his story. Let’s keep Ryan’s name and face in the public eye until he is home.
Sources:
Missing Person Case
Merritt Michigan Community Page – Where its Everything Merritt! | Ryan is still missing………. | Facebook
Heather Marie – This is probably the best news a family could get… | Facebook
Ryan Michael Snyder – CUE – Community United Effort
Police need help locating 33-year-old northern Michigan man missing for nearly a year – mlive.com
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