Craig Frear missing since June 27, 2004, has left authorities and his loved ones in search of answers for 17 years.

After leaving his car and walking into the woods in Cambridge Manor Apartments, on Washington Avenue.

Frear was a junior at Scotia-Glenville High School and a member of the school’s soccer team. 

The investigators have conducted nearly 70 searches over the years, but he has never been found. 

After 17 years, the authorities are investigating a new lead that they hope will help solve the mystery of Frear’s disappearance.

New lead

State Police are investigating a new lead that they hope will help solve the mystery. 

A co-worker saw Frear in the passenger seat of a vehicle at the intersection of state Route 50 and Sheffield Road in Glenville, during the time period from June 27 to when Frear was reported missing on July 2, 2004. 

The vehicle was traveling north on state Route 50, stopped at the intersection, and then turned left onto Sheffield Road. 

The witness could not remember the vehicle’s specifics, and police are attempting to determine the sighting’s validity. 

The authorities have asked anyone with more information to call 1-800-448-3847 or send an email to [email protected].

Family and friends

Frear’s mother, Veronica Frear, had asked him to come home after learning that he had not shown up for his job at Price Chopper for a few weeks. 

Just as the call ended, Frear’s father arrived at the complex and saw the teen’s car parked outside. 

Frear did not have much cash on him, and his Social Security number has never been used. 

His family and friends had no reason to believe he would take his life or run away, though police have not been able to rule anything out. 

The family and friends of Craig Frear have always been worried and awaiting the day when he will be found.

Previous searches

Authorities have conducted nearly 70 searches for Frear, typically in early spring or late fall when there is the least amount of snow and brush on the ground. 

Investigators have sent troopers and police dogs out on foot to search the route Frear would have taken home, places he was known to frequent, and the woods behind Cambridge Manor. 

They have also used divers and boats to examine local waterways. Despite significant efforts, Craig Frear has not been found until now.

The bottom line

The disappearance of Craig Frear in 2004 remains one of the village’s most painful mysteries. His family has always awaited the day when he will be found. 

After 17 years, the authorities are investigating a new lead, which they hope will help solve the case. 

Police have released the details of the new tip on the anniversary of Frear’s disappearance, but it is unclear when investigators received the information and why it had not been revealed by the witness before. 

With more information, it is hoped that there will be some closure for Craig Frear’s family and friends.