Newly released Ring doorbell footage captures the final sighting of Stanley Kotowski, a missing Massachusetts man, as he exits his family's Hilton Head, South Carolina, rental residence. The video shows him leaving barefoot and confused, sparking concerns for his well-being.
A desperate search is underway for Stanley Kotowski, a 60-year-old Massachusetts man who disappeared from his family's Hilton Head, South Carolina, vacation rental on August 16th. New Ring doorbell footage released by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office provides the last known sighting of Kotowski before his disappearance.
Missing Massachusetts Man Seen Leaving Hilton Head Rental in Ring Video Before Disappearance
The video shows Kotowski walking out the front door of the rental house on South Sea Pines Drive around 10:30 a.m., barefoot, and out into the street. He appears confused in the video, stopping and looking around in the middle of the street before continuing on.
Kotowski's family reported him missing the same day, and authorities have been actively searching for him ever since. The search has involved both land and water teams, as well as assistance from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Missing Massachusetts Man Seen Leaving Hilton Head Rental in Ring Video Before Disappearance
According to the sheriff's office, Kotowski was last seen wearing a dark-colored, possibly gray, Coors Light T-shirt, dark shorts, possibly dark blue or black, and no shoes. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing about 200 pounds, and has a strong Boston accent.
Kotowski's wife, Jackie, has taken to social media to appeal for the public's help. "Over the last month, he has been struggling with severe insomnia and has become increasingly anxious," she wrote on Facebook. "During the week of Aug. 19, Stan became paranoid, thinking that people, including authorities, were pursuing him."
Missing Massachusetts Man Seen Leaving Hilton Head Rental in Ring Video Before Disappearance
The family is asking Hilton Head-area residents who may have seen Kotowski to contact authorities immediately. They are also requesting that people review their security camera footage for any potential sightings of the missing man.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Kotowski's whereabouts to call the Beaufort County dispatch at 843-524-2777. They emphasize that any encounters should be reported immediately, and that individuals should try to keep Kotowski in sight while contacting authorities.
Missing Massachusetts Man Seen Leaving Hilton Head Rental in Ring Video Before Disappearance
The community of Hilton Head is holding an organized search for Kotowski on Monday at 1 p.m. in cooperation with the sheriff's office. His family and friends are holding out hope that he will be found safe and well.
The search for Stanley Kotowski continues, as authorities and his loved ones tirelessly work to bring him home. The newly released Ring doorbell footage provides a crucial piece of evidence, and the public's cooperation is essential in unraveling the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
