Left : Austin, pre-1997 Right : Progressed to age 27 years (circa 2006)

Stephen Shawn Austin
Missing since August 19, 1997 from El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 22, 1979
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 17 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'1" (185 cm); 138 lbs (63 kg).
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Black male. Black hair; brown eyes. He wears an earring in his right ear.
• Marks, Scars: Scar on his nose; scars on the right and left side of his neck.
• AKA: Steve

Circumstances of Disappearance
Austin was last seen at his home in El Paso, Texas on August 19, 1997.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

El Paso Police Department
915-832-4400

Agency Case Number:
A0109004

NCMEC #:
NCMC979234

NCIC Number:
M-791854108
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Texas Department of Public Safety