New York Legislative Candidate Petros Krommidas Goes Missing
Krommidas's Facebook page says he is a "Democrat Running for Nassau County Legislator for the 4th District."
Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Louis Imbroto wrote on Facebook, "Petros Krommidas has been missing. He is a Chaminade alumnus and works in government. He was last seen in Baldwin on Wednesday night at 9:00PM and was reported to NCPD as missing at 7:35PM last night."
He added, "Petros is described as 6'2 tall, 230 lbs, with brown hair & brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a camouflage print sweatshirt & gray sweatpants. He is believed to be in the Long Beach area. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts, please contact NCPD Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous."
According to The New York Post, Krommidas's family has revealed he "likely swam in the sea while training for an upcoming triathlon." The Post reported that he was last seen when he left for the swim, and his locked car was found at a local hotel.
"He locked his car, took a towel, and around 10:30 p.m. walked onto the beach to exercise, just as he had done many times before,' his family wrote on social media, according to The Post. 'The police found his towel, clothes, and phone left on the beach. Since then, search efforts have been ongoing, but we need the public's help.'
Krommidas's last post came on April 22, 2025. "I had the opportunity to speak at last night's Nassau County Young Democrats' monthly meeting alongside Joe Scianablo, who's running for Town of Hempstead Supervisor. 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," it reads.
A person wrote on his page comment thread before he went missing, "I knew when I first met you that you were destined for great success. I'm proud of you Petros."
A post in the Long Beach City Facebook group reads, "My friend Maria is looking for her son Petros Krommidas and is hoping for extra eyes and volunteers to assist in any way they can. She is unconsolable and desperate to find her boy and bring him home."
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