Steven Michael Babka was 58 and experiencing homelessness when he was last seen in Marengo, Iowa on May 25, 2012. He had been living in a tent on the outskirts of town near the Iowa River and rode a bicycle to get around. In mid-June 2012 his campsite was found empty; all personal belongings remained in the tent, including prescription medications and his eyeglasses.

Babka is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 230 to 240 pounds, with brown hair turning gray and blue eyes. Notable features include a crippled right hand, significant hearing impairment, a very low hoarse voice, multiple scars on his face and right arm, and tattoos on his head and right arm. The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

If anyone knew Steven, saw him after May 25, 2012, or has information about his movements around Marengo, please share what is known.