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Stephen Harris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Trenton, New Jersey on Aug 26, 2017

Victim Details

Mar 4, 2020

Jun 14, 2021

Stephen

Harris

37

28

77 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 26, 2017

Trenton

New Jersey

Mercer County

No

76928

Lower Township Police Department

Erma

New Jersey

Cape May County

08204

Brian McEwing

Detective Sergeant

405 Breakwater Road, New Jersey

6098862711

Local

Law Enforcement

http://lowertownshippolice.com/officerdirectory/index.php

2020-04492

Feb 1, 2020

Lower Township Police Department

8301

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66197) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 2017, a family's life was irrevocably changed when Stephen M. Harris, a 28-year-old man, vanished. His last known location was in Trenton, New Jersey, on August 26, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not publicly detailed, creating a painful void for those who know and love him. In the absence of information, his family was left with profound uncertainty and concern for his well-being. The official report of his disappearance was made by his mother, a testament to a parent's enduring love and the desperate need for answers.

Following the report, the Lower Township Police Department opened an investigation into the case of the missing man. Stephen is described as a White/Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing tall at approximately 6 feet 5 inches and weighing around 190 pounds. These details, along with photographs, were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in March 2020, in the hopes that public awareness might generate new leads. Despite these efforts, information regarding the specific details of his disappearance, such as what he was last seen wearing or his state of mind, has not been made widely available to the public.

The case of Stephen M. Harris is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families to grapple with the ambiguity of their absence. With the passage of time, the search for answers continues, fueled by the hope that new information will come to light. The investigation remains open, and the core of this case is a family's appeal for the safe return of their son and for any information that might explain his sudden and prolonged absence from their lives.
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP66197
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
  • Stephen Harris was 22 years old when his father was killed. Now 41 ...
  • old brother, Stephen Harris. The two left a note at their home

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–6'2" vs 6'5"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    11/06/2024
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