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Steven Ruiz, a 15-year-old from Norman, Oklahoma, was last seen on January 19, 2021. His disappearance has been a cause for concern among his family, friends, and the local community. Steven was last known to be in the vicinity of his home when he went missing. Despite extensive search efforts by local authorities and community volunteers, no significant leads have been found to determine his whereabouts.

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Last Seen: Jan 19, 2021

Victim Details

Feb 24, 2021

Mar 08, 2023

Steven

Ruiz

19

15

66 inches

67 inches

150 lbs

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the town of Norman, Oklahoma, a then 16-year-old male named Steven Ruiz was reported missing. The date of his last contact was January 19, 2021. At the time he went missing, Steven was described as being of White/Caucasian and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, standing between 5'6" and 5'7" tall, and weighing approximately 150 to 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were that he had run away from a group home. The Norman Police Department was the investigating agency in Steven's case. Concern for his well-being grew as time passed with no contact from the teenager. Information about his disappearance was shared in hopes that the public could provide leads to his whereabouts. Community members and organizations dedicated to finding missing persons kept his story in the public eye, sharing his description and the known details of his last known location. Ultimately, Steven Ruiz was located and is no longer considered a missing person. While the exact date and the specific circumstances of his recovery are not widely publicized, the official record of his case has been updated to reflect that he has been found alive. This resolution brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding his case, offering a sense of relief to those who were concerned for his safety and followed his story. The case serves as a reminder of the many individuals who go missing and the importance of community awareness and law enforcement efforts in bringing them home.

Jan 19, 2021

Norman

Oklahoma

Cleveland County

Norman

No

101093

Norman Police Department

Norman

Oklahoma

Cleveland County

73069

John Barbour

Detective

201-B West Gray Street, Oklahoma

4053211444

Local

Law Enforcement

2021-00003512

Norman Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

06/14/2026


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