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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP120536) and 7 other sources
Steven Joseph Andre, a 49-year-old man, vanished under perplexing circumstances in the summer of 2012. While he was last seen in Roseville, California, on July 1, 2012, a significant development in his case later emerged from Reno, Nevada. This unexpected link to the neighboring state has added a layer of complexity to the investigation into his disappearance. Andre, a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, stood at 5'11' and weighed approximately 180 pounds at the time he went missing. He has several distinct tattoos, including a depiction of the state of Texas, a dog, and the name “Joshua” on his left shoulder, along with a Raiders logo on his right shoulder. These identifying marks are crucial pieces of information for law enforcement and a family left with few answers.

The narrative of Andre's disappearance took an unusual turn when his father received a telephone call from a social worker in Reno, Nevada. The social worker informed him that Steven had apparently initiated an application for Supplemental Security Income benefits in Nevada. However, for reasons that remain unknown, he did not provide a residential address and failed to return to the Social Security office to complete the application process. This tantalizing clue suggests that Andre was in Reno after he was last seen in California, but his intentions and his subsequent movements from that point forward are a complete mystery. The lack of a forwarding address or any further contact has left investigators with a cold trail.

The investigation into Steven Andre's whereabouts is being handled by the Roseville Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, and details are limited. The peculiar circumstance of his partial SSI application in another state offers a glimmer of his potential state of mind and activities after his initial disappearance but ultimately deepens the enigma. The lack of concrete evidence or any communication from Andre since that time has left his family in a painful state of uncertainty. The overview of this case highlights a man who seemingly chose to disconnect, with the reasons behind his actions and his ultimate fate remaining unknown.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 61%129 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 58%185 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb

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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