READING, Pa. – A family is pleading to the public to help them find a Lebanon County man they say went missing in Reading. Investigators describe his disappearance as unusual.
“For him not to even call me on my birthday was very unsettling,” say Shanni and Michael Sr. Petrino, Michael Petrino Jr.’s parents.
Police say Petrino was last seen on surveillance footage in northeast Reading on March 25th at 1:30 AM, wearing a grey Nike hoodie, black sweatpants, and black Crocs. His vehicle was later found on Muhlenberg Street and is being analyzed.
“We’ve been working around the clock to try to get things resolved and get some closure for the family,” says detective Katelyn Super, Reading Police Department.
Petrino is 5’7, 175 pounds, with braids and a medium skin tone.
“Based on interviews and information, it is very unusual for him to not be seen or heard from family, they’re very concerned about his wellbeing, and we just want to make sure that he is returned home safely,” Super says.
“This is just a pit in our stomach. It is not him,” the Petrinos’ say.
His family describes him as a loving son, brother, cousin and devoted friend who is deeply missed.
“He was an athlete, played lacrosse, football, travel, baseball, brilliant, attended college, not saying he was perfect, but he is a good person, a good boy, and he’s a good son,” the Petrinos’ say.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
“We love you. We love you. And just want to make sure you’re safe,” the Petrinos’ say.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Alert Berks County.