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Steven Downes Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Feb 1, 1976

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Victim Details

Mar 20, 2016

Jul 15, 2024

Steven

Downes

72

22

72 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 1, 1976

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

18150

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

Mark Mitchinson

Police Sergeant, Patrol

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

76-3037334

San Francisco Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33012) and 5 other sources
Steven William Downes, a 22-year-old man, was last seen in San Francisco, California, on February 1, 1976. He disappeared without a trace and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Steven was described as being 6 feet tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. There are very few details available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and no significant leads have emerged in the decades since.

Steven’s case remains unsolved, and despite the passage of time, it continues to be listed with agencies such as the San Francisco Police Department and various missing persons databases. Anyone with information about his disappearance is encouraged to contact the authorities. His case is still classified as a missing person, and his family and investigators continue to hope for new information that could provide answers.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 1976

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Steven Downes | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Steven William Downes - The Charley Project
  • Site Updates - Doe Network
  • 1 f�vr. 1976 - Steven William Downes DISAPPEARANCE (La bande ...
  • Missing Person from NAMPN, 1970 to 1979 - Poli-con-deaths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 91%137 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5866 • Found May 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb

    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.

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