Robert H. Houk was 26 when he was last seen walking away from his father’s home in Indianapolis on October 1, 1990. He was carrying a pair of cowboy boots and two pairs of pants slung over his shoulder and was wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket and cowboy boots. He did not have access to a vehicle and was known to hitchhike.

Physical identifiers include a deformed middle finger on his right hand, pockmarks on his face and a surgical scar on his left knee. He may have had a beard and used the nicknames Bobby and Cowboy Bob. The case note also records a history of tranquilizer use and reports of violent tendencies, raising concerns for his safety.

Authorities in Indiana and Palm Beach County, Florida, have both handled leads without significant results. Robert was declared legally dead in 2008, but the investigation remains open and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information.

If anyone knew Robert, saw him around October 1990, or has information that could help, please contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.