8:52 AM SATURDAY: Just got text and e-mail saying the boys have been found and are OK. No other details.
(original coverage below)
9:51 PM FRIDAY: We have just learned that two 17-year-old West Seattle boys have been missing for two days, and that there are plans for a search party tomorrow in the East King County area where they might be. Here’s the information just sent to us:
Two West Seattle teens missing since Wednesday night:
Tyler Hammond, 17 years old. Senior at Seattle Lutheran High School
White male, 5’8″, 157 lbs, dark brown hair, blue eyes
Clothing: jeans or gray rain pants, gray hoodie, royal blue jacket with hoodRyan Kimsey, 17 years old, Senior at West Seattle High School
Hispanic/White male, dark black hair, brown eyes, 5’8″, approx. 200 lbs
Clothing: all black clothingDriving Nissan Maxima 1998, Beige, License plate: AZH2258 (car has not been recovered)
Last time seen or heard from: Wednesday, October 26th at 7 pm
Contact info for general information about the search: missinghammondkimsey@gmail.com
If have any leads, call 911 or National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678.
On Wednesday night (10/26), Tyler Hammond and his friend Ryan Kimsey left West Seattle to go for a trail run around 7 pm in the mountains somewhere in the Issaquah/Snoqualmie area. They were supposed to have returned home by midnight and failed to do so and have not been heard from. It is not typical for these boys to not check in with family or friends. Their parents and friends are very concerned for the safety and well-being of both boys.
A police report was made Thursday morning for both boys and their vehicle. A Missing Persons Report is filed. Several area police departments have done some initial searches in the area and the phone tracking of the teens is showing up in the Issaquah/Renton area (within 30 mile radius).
TOMORROW, OCTOBER 29, 2016: A non-police-sanctioned search party is being organized by some of the members of Tyler’s church family of West Side Presbyterian Church with a lot of support from Seattle Lutheran High School and Hope Lutheran School.
Details of Saturday (10/29) Search Party:
Meeting time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: QFC at 1540 NW Gilman Blvd in Issaquah [map]
Plan: Come prepared for driving and walking, groups of two or more – so someone can look and one can drive, and possibly some hiking through the parks. Squak and Tiger mountains may require a Discover Pass.
Please use the contact email above for any general questions about the missing persons or search process, but use the emergency contact info for any specific sightings or knowledge of the teens’ location.
We asked for the Seattle Police report so that you can use it if calling 911 with information – it’s 16-389449.
6:42 AM SATURDAY: Photo of car now added above.
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