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Chase Stephens Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ottawa, Ohio on May 02, 2012

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In the quiet community of Ottawa, Ohio, a feeling of unease settled over the friends and family of Chase L. Stephens. On a spring day, the 40-year-old man vanished, leaving behind a life and a community that held its breath, waiting for his return. He was last seen after leaving his residence, walking south along State Route 115, about a mile and a half south of Vaughnsville. The day he went missing, he was wearing a dark plaid shirt, jeans, and black tennis shoes. With his red/auburn hair and b ...Read More
Last Seen: May 02, 2012

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  • Chase L. Stephens - The Charley Project

    • Victim Details

    Jun 08, 2014

    Jul 20, 2023

    Chase

    Stephens

    53

    40

    70 inches

    300 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 02, 2012

    Ottawa

    Ohio

    Putnam County

    45875

    126686

    Putnam County Sheriff's Office

    Ottawa

    Ohio

    Putnam County

    45875

    1035 Heritage Trail, Ohio

    4195233208

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.sheriffoff.com/

    12748

    Putnam County Sheriff's Office

    Red/Auburn

    Blue

    Blue

    06/23/2026


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