Steven Christopher Beard, also spelled Stephen in some agency records, was 14 when he was last seen by his guardian in Baltimore on June 2, 2001. Public case files list him as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches and 130 to 140 pounds. He was reportedly wearing blue jeans and black boots and may have been known by the nickname Chrissy.

Records identify areas he was known to frequent around North Avenue, Calvert Street, and Charles Street in Baltimore and note possible, but unconfirmed, ties to Virginia. There is no publicly described route, last address, companion, or verified sighting after June 2, 2001, and no public explanation for why Virginia is mentioned.

These limited details are the anchors left for anyone who might remember seeing him or hearing something about where he went. If anyone knew Steven, saw him in the Baltimore neighborhoods named, or has information about the possibility he traveled to Virginia, please come forward.