Man Missing from Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Authorities ask residents to check buildings and security cameras for clues about Brett Perrett's disappearance.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:38am

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The Menominee County Sheriff's Office is searching for Brett Perrett, a 30-something man who was last heard from on Easter Sunday walking along a rural road near Stephenson, Michigan. Perrett was wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey, hat, and carrying a gray backpack when he vanished. Authorities are asking local residents to check their properties and security cameras for any signs of the missing man.

Why it matters

Perrett's disappearance in a remote area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula raises concerns about his safety and wellbeing. Local law enforcement is seeking the public's help to gather any information that could lead to finding Perrett and determining what happened to him.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, Perrett was last heard from around 11 p.m. on April 5th when he indicated he was walking along County Road G-12, also known as County Road 352, west of the town of Stephenson. Perrett has brown hair and a beard, and was wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey, Packers knit cap, dark pants, and carrying a gray backpack.

  • Perrett was last heard from on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 around 11 p.m.

The players

Brett Perrett

A man in his mid-30s who went missing from the Stephenson, Michigan area on April 5, 2026.

Menominee County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the search for the missing man and asking the public for assistance.

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What’s next

The Menominee County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about Perrett's whereabouts or who may have seen him on the night of April 5th to contact them immediately at (906) 863-6614.

The takeaway

This missing persons case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement, especially in remote areas, to help locate individuals who have unexpectedly disappeared.