Political Candidate Vanished but His Clothing Was Found on the Beach

A 29-year-old man who is seeking office on Long Island, New York, has disappeared, and authorities are asking the public for information on his whereabouts. 

Petros Krommidas was reported missing on Thursday, April 24, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He was last seen the night before at 9 p.m., local time, in Baldwin. 

He was described as measuring 6 feet 2 inches in height and weighing 230 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes, police said. 

Krommidas was last seen wearing a camouflage print sweatshirt and gray sweatpants, they said, adding they believe he is in the Long Beach area. 

The police later said that Krommidas’ vehicle was found near the Long Beach boardwalk and his clothing was discovered on the beach, Newsday reported.

A Democrat, Krommidas is seeking a seat in the Nassau County Legislature’s Fourth District this year, NBC affiliate WNBC reported.

Krommidas’ election primary is scheduled for June 24, with the general election later to be held on Nov. 4, according to The New York Post. 

On Tuesday, April 22, just days before he was reported missing,  Krommidas shared a post on his Facebook campaign page that he spoke at Nassau County Young Democrats’ monthly meeting.

“Thank you to the Nassau County Young Democrats for having me—always great to be with such a thoughtful, engaged group committed to making a difference in our community,” he said. 

On Monday, April 28, Jay S. Jacobs, chairman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that read, “We are heartbroken over the disappearance of Petros Krommidas. Petros is a bright, driven young man who has been a strong voice for Democratic values.”

“He is well respected by the community and represents the very best of our next generation of leaders,” the statement continued. “We are keeping Petros and his family in our prayers and remain hopeful for his safe return.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Krommidas has served as a Democratic Party field organizer for Nassau County since December 2024. Before that, he served as a Morgan Stanley investment banking analyst, a TPG private equity associate and a Sageview Capital growth equity associate. 

Krommidas graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola in 2013, and then from Columbia College in 2017, his profile read. 

Eleni-Lemonia Krommidas, Petros’ sister, posted the police bulletin about her missing brother on social media. 

“My brother is missing, and we are deeply worried,” Eleni-Lemonia. “ Please share this post and help us spread the word—any information could make a difference. Thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time.”

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Those with information on his whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or to call 911. 

PEOPLE contacted the Nassau County Police Department for more information on Monday.