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David Sumner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Katy, Texas on Jan 3, 2000

Victim Details

Created

Dec 7, 2012

Case Added

Aug 14, 2023

First Name

David

Last Name

Sumner

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

67 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 3, 2000

City

Katy

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Zip Code

77449

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

12764

Agency Name

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77002

Agency Contact

Apolito Hernandez

Contact Job Title

Sergeant

Agency Address

1200 Baker, Texas

Agency Phone

7132216000

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.harriscountyso.org/

Agency Case #

HC080111321/old case 0002

Agency Report Date

Feb 18, 2000

Primary Agency

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 13, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18319) and 4 other sources

David L. Sumner, 25, was last seen on January 3, 2000, in Katy, Texas. Originally from New York, Sumner had moved to Texas in mid-1999. On the day of his disappearance, he contacted his father, which was the last time anyone heard from him. Sumner, who suffers from a learning disability and is very nearsighted, wore eyeglasses and had previously fractured his arm. Despite an ongoing investigation, few details about his disappearance have surfaced, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
Last Seen: Jan 3, 2000