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Nov 28, 2017
Apr 07, 2022
Stephen
Martin
49
42
65 inches
67 inches
185 lbs
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the small community of Bainbridge, Ohio, a family continues to hope for answers in the disappearance of Stephen "Steve" Martin. He was last seen on September 10, 2017. On that day, law enforcement visited his residence, and for reasons that are not entirely clear, he fled. There was speculation that an outstanding warrant in a neighboring county may have prompted him to run. Since that encounter, there has been no communication from him, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. At the time he went missing, he was 42 years old and was reportedly working at a logging site in the Bainbridge area. His family has been left in a state of uncertainty, desperately seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts. Stephen is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'5" and 5'7" tall and weighed between 185 and 195 pounds. He has several distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification. These include a wizard with the name "Saundra" on his forearm, an anchor on his rib cage, a black and red cross on his upper arm, and a timberjack tattoo on his inner arm. When he was last seen, he was wearing a gray shirt, blue athletic shorts, and black sandals. These personal details provide a clearer picture of the man whose absence has left a significant void in the lives of his loved ones. The investigation into Stephen Martin's disappearance is being handled by the Ross County Sheriff's Office, and they have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, fueled by the hope of his family and the dedication of law enforcement. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are limited, leaving many unanswered questions. The lack of contact since he fled from his residence is a primary source of concern. The overview of this case highlights a man who vanished after an encounter with police, with very few leads to follow since that day. His family continues their search for answers, holding onto hope for a resolution.
Sep 10, 2017
Bainbridge
Ohio
Ross County
160
Ross County Sheriff Department
Chillicothe
Ohio
Ross County
45601
Michael Preston
Captain
28 North Paint Street, Ohio
7407731185
County
Law Enforcement
2017-07-13
Ross County Sheriff Department
10760
Brown
Blue
Blue
05/27/2026
