Bottom Right: Progressed to age 11 (circa 2004)

Aaron Cody Stepp
Missing since March 11, 1997 from Columbus, Ohio
Classification: Lost, Injured, Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 24, 1993
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 3 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'2"; 39 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond, short, curly hair; blue eyes.
• Clothing: Red jacket, blue sweatpants and black and white high-top tennis shoes.
• AKA: Cody

Circumstances of Disappearance
Stepp was last seen playing in a neighbor's backyard on Hosack Street at approximately 7:00 PM in Columbus, Ohio on March 11, 1997.
Police do suspect foul play in Aaron’s case. It has been reported that Aaron had not been seen by family members for many months prior to his reported disappearance in March 1997. It is alleged that his aunt and his maternal grandmother, allowed Aaron to be removed from their home to collect illegal welfare.
The aunt was Aaron’s legal guardian at the time of his disappearance. Aaron’s mother, Robin, was released from prison the day after Aaron was reported missing. While still in prison, Robin’s sister and mother would not allow her to speak to her son when she called.
Police were unable to compile evidence that Aaron even lived in the home. After his disappearance was reported, an investigation of the home had no clothing, toys, or pictures of the boy.

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

Columbus Police Department
Missing Persons Unit
614-645-4670
Email

NCMEC #: NCMC830065

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

Source Information:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Ohio's Missing Children Clearinghouse
SPOTLIGHT Aaron Cody Stepp
Columbus Police Department