State Police Search for Missing Mahopac Man in Adirondacks

Craig K. Streeter, 73, was last seen August 2 before his RV was found at a remote campsite in the town of Inlet.

New York State Police are asking for the public’s help finding missing man Craig Streeter, a 73-year-old Mahopac resident who was last seen more than two weeks ago in the Adirondacks. His recreational vehicle was later found at a remote campsite in the town of Inlet, but authorities have not located him. Police said Wednesday there are currently no indications of foul play.

The search is particularly focused on people who camped, drove or traveled through the Moose River Road area in early August and may remember seeing Streeter, his RV or anything unusual.

Craig Streeter Last Seen August 2 in Indian Lake

According to a New York State Police news release issued Wednesday, August 19, authorities were notified on August 17 that Streeter might be missing.

Police said Streeter was last seen on August 2, 2026, at a Stewart’s Shop in Indian Lake, New York. At the time, he was wearing a dark-colored long-sleeve shirt and jeans. He reportedly left the store traveling in his recreational vehicle.

August 2 was also the last day anyone is known to have heard from him, according to State Police.

Investigators said Streeter frequently travels and camps in remote locations, so it was not considered unusual for him to go for periods of time without contacting others. That history may help explain why authorities were not notified until August 17.

RV Found at Remote Inlet Campsite

The investigation took a more urgent turn after New York State Forest Rangers located Streeter’s RV at campsite 36 on Moose River Road in the town of Inlet. State Police said there appeared to have been no recent activity involving the vehicle.

Forest Rangers initially searched for Streeter after locating the RV. When they were unable to find him, additional law enforcement agencies were called in.

State Police described the effort as an active, multi-agency search.

A separate Adirondack-area report published August 19 also reported that Forest Rangers were searching for the Putnam County man and noted that he had been missing for more than two weeks.

Police Say There Is No Current Evidence of Foul Play

State Police emphasized that investigators currently have no indication that foul play was involved in Streeter’s disappearance.

That distinction is important. A missing-person investigation does not necessarily mean investigators believe a crime occurred. Searches in remote wilderness areas can involve many possible circumstances, and authorities have not publicly announced what they believe happened to Streeter.

Police have also not announced that Streeter’s disappearance is connected to any other incident.

The information that has been confirmed is straightforward: Streeter was last seen and heard from August 2, his RV was later located at a remote campsite, and authorities have been unable to find him.

Campers and Travelers Could Hold an Important Clue

Investigators are especially interested in hearing from people who were camping or traveling along Moose River Road or in nearby remote camping areas.

Someone who crossed paths with Streeter may not have realized at the time that the encounter could become important.

Police are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him after August 2 or who remembers activity involving his RV.

Useful information could potentially include:

• Seeing Streeter or his RV along Moose River Road or at a nearby campsite.
• Speaking with a camper matching Streeter’s description.
• Remembering when the RV arrived at campsite 36.
• Seeing someone walking away from the campsite.
• Having photographs, videos or other records from the area during the relevant period.

State Police have not said publicly that any of those events occurred. They are examples of the kinds of observations travelers may want to consider when reviewing what they remember from the area.

Search Underway in a Remote Adirondack Area

Inlet is in Hamilton County in the Adirondacks, an area with extensive forests, lakes and remote recreational areas.

That environment can make locating a missing camper difficult, particularly when investigators must reconstruct movements that happened days or weeks earlier.

State Police said Streeter was known to travel and camp in remote areas.

The agency’s public appeal therefore reaches beyond permanent residents of Inlet. Vacationers, seasonal visitors, campers and motorists who traveled through the area could have information investigators need.

What Police Are Asking the Public to Do

Anyone who saw Craig K. Streeter, particularly anyone who was camping or traveling in the Moose River Road area or nearby remote camping locations, should contact the New York State Police at 518-897-2000.

The State Police release identifies Troop B as the investigating troop and Trooper Brandi M. Ashley as the public information officer.

People should provide information directly to investigators rather than relying only on social media. Even an observation that appears minor could help authorities establish Streeter’s movements after he was last seen.

Search Remains Active

As of the State Police announcement on August 19, 2026, the search for missing man Craig Streeter remained active and involved multiple agencies.

Authorities have not announced that he has been located.

For a family and investigators trying to account for more than two weeks of missing time, people who visited this part of the Adirondacks could provide a critical piece of the timeline.

Anyone with information should call New York State Police at 518-897-2000.

Sources

Primary reporting for this article comes from the New York State Police August 19, 2026, public assistance notice. The State Police confirmed Streeter’s age, residence, last known contact, location of his RV, search status and telephone number for tips.

Additional regional reporting confirms an active Forest Ranger search for Streeter in the western Adirondacks.

Editor’s note: Some earlier community postings described Streeter as 72. The official New York State Police release identifies him as 73, and Utica Phoenix is using the age provided by State Police.