Left and Center: Evans, circa 1984;
Right: Age-progression to age 25 (circa 2006)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 17, 1984 from Watertown, New York Classification: Non-Family Abduction Date Of Birth: November 25, 1981 Age: 2 years old Height and Weight: 2'11 - 3'0, 40 - 45 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Blond hair, green eyes. Evans has a birthmark, one inch in length, between his shoulder blades. He also has a scar and another birthmark on his forehead. Evans has not been circumcised. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A yellow jacket, red pants and blue sneakers with white stripes.
Details of Disappearance
Evans was last seen playing with his ball outside of his family's residence in the 300 block of Water Street in Watertown, New York on May 17, 1984. His baby brother was also outside. His mother went inside their house to answer the phone at approximately 5:30 p.m.; when she returned less than two minutes later, Evans had disappeared, but the baby was still in his playpen. He has never been seen again.The Black River runs behind the child's home. The ball Evans was playing with when he disappeared was found on the driveway of his house, near the river's bank. Police believe he may have fallen into the river and drowned, but if so, his body was never found. Due to the unclear factors in his disappearance, his case is classified as a non-family abduction.
The house Evans disappeared from has since been demolished. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 14, 2007; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Watertown Police Department
315-782-2233
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Child Protection Education Of America
New York State Missing and Exploited Children's Clearinghouse
Operation Lookout
The Child Seek Network
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