Search underway for hiker last seen at Ingalls Creek Trailhead

LEAVENWORTH — The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a 27-year-old overdue hiker who was last seen at the Ingalls Creek Trailhead on Aug. 11.

Chad T. Pietrok planned to travel along the Ingalls Creek, Esmeralda Basin, Vann Epps, Jack Creek and Eightmile trails, according to the sheriff’s office.

Pietrok was wearing either a yellow or orange outer layer and may have been carrying a blue backpack. He also had a yellow or gray tent.

Anyone who was in the area and may have seen Pietrok is asked to email the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office at sheriff.em@co.chelan.wa.us.