The Bellevue Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 44-year-old Bellevue man last seen by friends and family in late September, his vehicle having been recovered near the Alpental Ski area at Snoqualmie Pass last week.

Michael W. Bennett’s father reported his son missing on Oct. 11, after no one had seen him since Sept. 26. Bennett’s silver 2004 Lincoln LS was found parked by the Alpental Ski area — adjacent to the Snow Lake trailhead — on Oct. 14 and towed back to his home in Newport Hills, according to police. The vehicle was in working condition. Police report Bennett has no history of mental health issues.

Anyone who may have seen Bennett, has information as to his whereabouts or saw his vehicle on the Pass is asked to contact the Bellevue Police Department at 425-452-2564 or BellevuePD@bellevuewa.gov.

Bennett is described as having brown eyes and hair, which is balding, 5-feet-11-inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He also likes to wear bandanas and hats.