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Steven Chumak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hartford, Connecticut on Aug 19, 2016

Victim Details

Oct 2, 2017

Oct 21, 2022

Steven

Chumak

49

39

67 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 19, 2016

Hartford

Connecticut

Hartford County

34074

Hartford Police Department

Hartford

Connecticut

Hartford County

06120

Ivys Arroyo

Sgt

253 High Street, Connecticut

8607574000

Local

Law Enforcement

17-23672

Aug 22, 2016

Hartford Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40069) and 1 other source
On a summer morning in Hartford, Connecticut, a man named Steven Chumak was at his residence. He was last seen at approximately 8:00 AM. From that point on, what happened to Steven remains a mystery. In the initial days and weeks that followed, the lack of information about his whereabouts was concerning. As time stretched into months and then years, the silence surrounding his disappearance became a heavy burden for those who knew him. At the time he vanished, he was 39 years old.

Steven is a white male with blondish hair and blue eyes. His frame is described as very thin. The last time anyone saw him, he was dressed in a blue and white plaid button-down shirt paired with black cargo shorts. These simple articles of clothing are the last known links to his physical presence in the world. Despite these details being shared, and the silent pleas for information, no substantial leads have emerged to piece together the puzzle of his disappearance. The lack of progress in his case is a source of ongoing distress for those who are left to wonder about his fate.

The case of Steven Chumak is a difficult and unresolved story, one that is marked by a profound lack of answers. Information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance has been scarce, leaving a void where a narrative should be. This absence of information is a common and painful reality in many missing persons cases, where families are left in a perpetual state of limbo. The overview of Steven's case is one of quiet uncertainty and the enduring pain of not knowing. His story is a solemn reminder of the many individuals who are missing and the deep, unending impact their absence has on their loved ones and communities.
Last Seen: Aug 19, 2016

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
    UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP57351
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP57351 • Found May 3, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%113 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%177 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 48–62 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP131734
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP131734 • Found Sep 30, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 99%143 lb vs 120–130 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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