Lewis Run, Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania State Police continue search for Michael Auteri in McKean County, offering $5,000 reward.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop C in Kane, Auteri was last heard from April 8, 2000. On April 25, 2000, his black Toyota Celica was discovered parked along a remote railroad grade near High Street Extension in Lewis Run Borough.
Police said the vehicle had been there for several weeks before a resident had it towed. Auteri’s brothers later searched the car and found what could be interpreted as a suicide note.
At the time of his disappearance, Auteri was wanted for questioning by Coudersport Borough Police in connection with an alleged sexual assault investigation. Authorities conducted extensive searches of the surrounding wooded area using helicopters and search dogs, but results were negative, according to state police.
Investigators interviewed family members, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Officials said Auteri was familiar with the local woods, had previously attempted suicide and owned a .380 handgun. Postal checks indicated he stopped picking up mail in April 2000. Bank records showed one account was closed in February 2000, with no activity on another since November 1999.
A missing persons flyer was issued June 2, 2000, and displayed for three years. Periodic searches have continued over time, police said.
The case may be of particular interest to longtime local residents who were students or young workers in the area when Auteri disappeared.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Tips toll free at 1-800-472-8477 or submit tips online at tips.pa.gov.
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