Steve Roger Longie, 55, was reported missing from Belcourt, North Dakota, with NamUs listing his last known contact as October 6, 2020. He is described as an American Indian man associated with the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, about 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. NamUs and public reports say he was seen walking away from his residence in Belcourt on October 6 or October 7 and left checks and medication at home; he reportedly did not have a phone when he left.

Federal authorities later became involved. In November 2021 the FBI asked for the public’s help and said there were investigative reasons to believe foul play contributed to his disappearance, offering up to a 5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction. Searches on the Turtle Mountain Reservation continued into 2022 but did not locate him. Many basic questions remain about where he went after leaving home and whether anyone saw or spoke with him afterward.

If anyone has information about Steve’s movements in early October 2020 or saw him on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, please contact the FBI or submit a tip through the FBI online portal.