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Case File 177DMFL

1 Age-Progression
Left: Townsend, circa 1980; Right: Age-Progression to 25 years old. (circa 2001).

Jason Edward Townsend
Missing since May 20, 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: October 15, 1976
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 3 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0; 50 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes.

    Circumstances of Disappearance
    Townsend vanished while his mother, Augusta Walker, was at work. She had left a friend, Roscoe Pierce, in charge of Jason.
    Police soon learned that Pierce was a fugitive from the state of New York, wanted for molesting a young girl. Two days after Jason's disappearance, police cornered Pierce and killed him after he lunged for an officer's gun. Pierce refused to give any clues about Jason's whereabouts. Foul play is suspected.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning Townsend's case, please contact:
    Broward County Sheriff's Office
    305-497-3695
    You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency.

    Agency Case Number: BS80-05-05706

    NCMEC #: NCMC601922

    NCIC Number: M-582056971
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information: The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    Florida Department of Justice
    Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse

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