Above: Bannister, circa 2007
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 24, 2007 from Westport, Washington Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: April 1, 1954 Age: 53 years old Height and Weight: 6'2, 200 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Bannister has multiple tattoos on both arms and shoulders.
Details of Disappearance
Bannister was last seen in Westport, Washington on December 24, 2007. He worked on a crab boat and when the boat came to port, all of the crew left except him. He was last seen walking back to the boat after leaving a bar. Bannister has never been heard from again. His toilet kit was found aboard the boat, and there has been no activity on his bank accounts since his disappearance. His family believes he is deceased.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 15, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Westport Police Department
360-268-9198
Washington State Missing Persons Search
The Gardnerville Record-Courier
The Peninsula Daily News
KOMO News