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Steven Matts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yreka, California on Sep 21, 2011

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Victim Details

Apr 2, 2018

Mar 12, 2024

Steven

Matts

72

57

69 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 21, 2011

Yreka

California

Siskiyou County

No

32502

Yreka Police Department

Yreka

California

Siskiyou County

96097

1400 Fairlane Road, California

5308412300

Local

Law Enforcement

https://ci.yreka.ca.us/153/Police-Department

2011-09742

Yreka Police Department

10365

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42907) and 5 other sources
Steven Andrew Matts, a 57-year-old man, was last seen in Yreka, California, on September 20, 2011, at Yreka High School. The following day, on September 21, 2011, he made a phone call to his employer, which was the last contact he had with anyone. His credit card was later used in Halsey, Oregon, while he appeared to be traveling north on Interstate 5.

Matts was driving a gold 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, which was later recovered, but no other traces of him have been found. Described as 5'9", 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Matts' disappearance remains unsolved. Investigators from the Yreka Police Department continue to seek information about his case. Despite the recovery of his vehicle, no significant clues have surfaced to provide insight into what may have happened to him.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement as his case remains open.
Last Seen: Sep 21, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP42907
  • Steven Andrew Matts | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Persons | Yreka, CA
  • Steven Andrew Matts - The Charley Project
  • Steven Matts – Yreka, CA – Happy Birthday - Busha Full Of Grace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon - unidentified case UP58583
    John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon
    UP58583 • Found Apr 26, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%144 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Hey everyone, I've been diving deeper into the Steven Andrew Matts case, and something that's been... ...Read More
    10/10/2023
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