Matthew Charles Pulis, age 31, of Bemidji, was last seen during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the downtown area of Bemidji. Mr. Pulis is described as a Caucasian male, 5'7", 165 lbs., blue eyes with longer light brown hair wearing a zip type dark blue hooded sweatshirt.
Since that time the Bemidji Police Department has been investigating and following up all leads and information in an attempt to locate Mr. Pulis. Efforts to include searching a 200 block, door to door, area where Mr. Pulis was last seen, as well as his residence, and an aerial search of Lake Bemidji and Lake Irvine have occurred. Numerous interviews have been conducted with those who might have knowledge of his activities. His bank account has not been accessed since before his disappearance nor has anyone, to include his family, had contact with him.
The Bemidji Police Department continues to request the public's help in locating Matthew Pulis. An updated picture, taken before his disappearance, is attached to this press release.
Bemidji Police Department Detective Mike Solheim is the lead contact for this case. He can be reached at 218-333-8373 or email msolheim@ci.bemidji.mn.us. Citizens can also call the Bemidji/Beltrami Law Enforcement Center at 218-333-9111 or, if long distance, 1-888-449-9111.
His family would especially appreciate any information. This continues to be a very difficult and trying time for them.
