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Mar 22, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
Austin
Van Orsdol
18
17
77 inches
230 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
In the small city of Weatherford, Oklahoma, the community was unsettled by the disappearance of 17-year-old Austin Lee Gage Van Orsdol. On March 12, 2024, the teenage boy, a member of the American Indian / Alaska Native community, vanished, leaving his family and friends deeply concerned. At the time he went missing, he was described as being between 6'3" and 6'5" tall and weighing around 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, prompting an official response to locate him and ensure his safety. With Austin missing, the Custer County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his case. Details regarding what he was last seen wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him were not widely circulated, creating a challenging situation for both law enforcement and his loved ones. The absence of specific information often leads to a wide range of possibilities, each one a source of anxiety for those who knew him. Community members kept his family in their thoughts, hoping for a positive outcome and his swift return. Fortunately, this period of uncertainty and worry came to a close when Austin Van Orsdol was located and confirmed to be alive. The profound sense of relief that accompanies such news was felt by his family and the wider community that had been holding out hope for his safe return. While the specific details surrounding his time away and the circumstances of his recovery remain private, the essential fact is that a missing person case that began with deep concern has concluded with him being found. This resolution brought an end to the active investigation and the community's collective apprehension, allowing his family to move forward.
Mar 12, 2024
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Custer County
Weatherford
No
138763
Custer County Sheriff's Office
Arapaho
Oklahoma
Custer County
73620
P.O. Box 40, Oklahoma
5803231616
County
Law Enforcement
2024-0062
2024-03-12
Custer County Sheriff's Office
na
Brown
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/11/2026
