13 years since Jacob Cabinaw's disappearance
13 years since Jacob Cabinaw's disappearance
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., — 13 years after he went missing, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is encouraging the public to send tips on the possible whereabouts of Jacob Cabinaw.
On March 31, 2010, Cabinaw, then 31 years old, disappeared from Traverse City after a game of frisbee golf with his friends, the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post.
The sheriff's office said authorities traced Cabinaw's trail through several states to Sweetwater, Texas, where he vanished completely along with his car and belongings.
Cabinaw is a Native American man and a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippawa Indians.
At the time of his disappearance, he stood 6'2 and weighed 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was reportedly last seen wearing dark blue pants, a white t-shirt, a dark blue jacket with "Dave's Garage" printed on it and brown boots.
Cabinaw drove a silver 2002 Chevrolet Malibu with Michigan license plates at the time of his disappearance.
Anyone with possible information on Cabinaw's whereabouts is encouraged to send a tip to jpolzien@gtsheriff.org or call 231-995-5002.
People are also encouraged to use the sheriff office's online reporting portal, which can be accessed here.
More information on Cabinaw's disappearance is available here.