Yekeset Damtew was 20 when he was last seen in Tampa on June 12, 1999. He left his residence on foot and never returned or made contact with family. At the time he was reported missing he was described as a 5 feet 4 inches, 125-pound African-American male with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a grey shirt, grey pants, and black shoes.

There have been no significant updates or leads and the case remains unsolved. Anyone who knew Yekeset, saw him around Tampa in mid-June 1999, or has information that could help locate him is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.