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Publicly available listings describe Gary Stephens as a 64-year-old Black man who was reported missing from Cleveland, Ohio, and state that he was last seen there on August 7, 2025. The Ohio Attorney General�s missing-adult page identifies him as 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The same state listing says only that he was last seen in Cleveland in August 2025, reflecting how limited the public narrative is at this stage.

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Last Seen: Aug 07, 2025

Victim Details

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 24, 2026

Gary

Stephens

64

64

67 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the late summer of 2025, concern grew for the well-being of Gary Stephens, a 64-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio. He was last seen in the city sometime in August, and as time passed with no contact, his absence became a source of deep worry for those who knew him. The circumstances surrounding the start of his disappearance were not widely publicized, leaving a community to wonder about the fate of one of their own. The Cleveland Police Department's 2nd District opened an investigation into his case, hoping to gather information that would lead to his whereabouts. Gary Stephens is described as a Black / African American male, standing at a height of six feet seven inches and weighing around 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he had a scruffy beard. He is also known to wear glasses. A notable and distinct physical feature is a linear scar located on his stomach. These details were shared in the hopes that someone might recognize him and provide the crucial information needed to ensure his safety and bring him home. The investigation into Gary Stephens's disappearance continued, with his family and community awaiting news. Fortunately, this case has been resolved, as Mr. Stephens has been located and is no longer considered a missing person. While specific details about the circumstances of his recovery and the exact date he was found have not been made public, the news that he is alive brought immense relief. The case serves as a quiet reminder of the many individuals who go missing, and the profound hope that they are found safely. The overview of the case is one of a community's concern for a missing man, a police investigation, and the welcome resolution of his being safely located.

Aug 07, 2025

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

No

189033

Cleveland Police Department - 2nd District

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44109

Daniel Zola

Detective

3481 Fulton Road, Ohio

2166232704

Local

Law Enforcement

2026-002085

2026-01-02

Cleveland Police Department - 2nd District

Black

Brown

Brown

05/28/2026


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