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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Star Trek actor's son missing in Vancouver

Andrew Koenig, son of Walter Koenig who played Chekov in the original Star Trek TV series, failed to return to California after a trip to Vancouver. Andrew, who is also an actor, did not make his scheduled flight home on Feb. 16th. Friends reported him missing two days later.

Police say the actor, who once had a recurring role on the show "Growing Pains", was visiting friends in West Vancouver at the time of his disappearance. Koenig is very familiar with Vancouver because he once lived here. He was seen at a bakery near Stanley Park on Valentine's day but no one has seen or heard from him since.

Walter Koenig's website had this: If you've seen Andrew since February 14th, PLEASE contact Detective Raymond Payette of the Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534

Koenig received a letter from his son that sounded despondent. He says that there is no particular event causing Andrew's depression but that it had been building for some time.

Today's social media might have a hand in finding the missing man. "Andrew Koenig" is a trending topic on Twitter. Messages about the actor have been retweeted hundreds of times. Some famous people, including Star Trek alumni are spreading the word:

Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher): I was hoping it was a hoax, but it's not: Andrew Koenig has been missing in Vancouver since 2/14.

Brent Spiner (Data): Walter Koenig's son is missing, last seen in Vancouver. If you see Andrew Koenig, please call 604-717-2534

Sarah Silverman: ANDREW KOENIG was last seen in VANCOUVER on Feb 14. If you know his whereabouts, tweet

Alyssa Milano: MISSING: Andrew Koenig missing since 2/14 in Vancouver.

Felicia Day: Andrew Koenig(who I know from improv) missing since 2/14 in Vancouver. PLS RT

Holly Robinson Peete: Hope they find Andrew Koenig - worked with him on 21 Jump Street first season

Hopefully Andrew will be found safe and sound soon.

http://www.examiner.com/x-37172-Vancouver-Olympics-City-Guide-Examiner~y2010m2d22-Star-Trek-actors-son-missing-in-Vancouver


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