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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP124726) and 1 other source
On September 25, 2021, a 54-year-old man named Steven Helmut Krug vanished from San Bernardino, California, leaving his family with unanswered questions. At the time of his disappearance, Steven was experiencing homelessness and was known to frequent the San Bernardino Park area. Despite his difficult circumstances, he remained in contact with his family. Two compassionate members of the public were also looking out for him, regularly bringing food and other necessities to him and others in the park's transient community. Steven is described as a white male with brown, shoulder-length hair, a medium-length beard, and brown eyes. He has a significant physical disability, requiring the use of a wheelchair due to the amputation of his left foot and lower leg. His typical attire consisted of long-sleeved tops and long pants.

A plan had been carefully arranged to bring Steven to his family, who resided in Kennewick, Washington. The agreement was for Steven to travel by Amtrak train from San Bernardino to Pasco, Washington, where his family would be waiting to meet him. They intended to help him get into a local shelter and provide him with the support he needed. The two individuals who had been assisting Steven in the park had arranged to drive him to the train station. It was understood that they had also provided him with either a train ticket or the funds to purchase one for the journey to Pasco.

The last conversation his family had with him confirmed this travel plan. However, when the Amtrak train arrived in Pasco, Steven was not on it. His family was left waiting at the station, their hopes of a reunion turning to alarm. It remains unclear if Steven ever made it onto the train in San Bernardino. Had he been on that train and simply missed his stop, the next major stop would have been in Seattle, Washington. The San Bernardino Police Department is the investigating agency in his case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, as a vulnerable man with significant physical challenges disappeared while on the threshold of reuniting with his family. The uncertainty of whether he ever began his journey north remains a central and painful question for those who care for him.

Last Seen: Sep 25, 2021

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 54
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP109440
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP109440 • Found Aug 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–59 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 84%201 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 30–50 vs 54
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP122559
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP122559 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 60–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
John Doe — Inglewood, California
UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 55–65 vs 54
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%135–150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Menifee, California
UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 58–72 vs 54
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
John Doe — La Puente, California
UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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