Left: Austin several years before his disappearance (recent photos are unavailable);
Right: Age-progression to age 27 (circa 2006)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 19, 1997 from El Paso, Texas Classification: Non-Family Abduction Date Of Birth: September 22, 1979 Age: 17 years old Height and Weight: 6'1, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Austin has scars on both sides of his neck and on his nose. His right ear is pierced. Austin's nickname is Steve. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A white t-shirt, dark blue or brown pants or jeans, white tennis shoes, and a round gold earring in his right ear. Medical Conditions: Austin suffers from heart and sinus problems. He also has asthma.
Details of Disappearance
Austin was disappeared from El Paso, Texas on August 19, 1997. Accounts differ as to whether he was last seen leaving his residence in the morning hours to go to school, or was last seen at his home at 11:00 p.m. that day. He resided in the 9500 block of Sims at the time of his disappearance. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 17, 2007; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
El Paso Police Department
Pebble Hill Sector
915-599-5712
OR
Texas Department Of Public Safety
800-346-3243
Texas Department Of Public Safety
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Nations's Missing Children Organization