Mark R. Steward, 57, was last seen in Chattanooga’s Brainerd area on November 22, 2019. He was living unhoused at the time, and his family says his silence after Thanksgiving was uncharacteristic; he normally made efforts to stay in touch during the holidays. Concerns grew that an undiagnosed medical problem might have contributed to his disappearance.

Investigators believe he may have used aliases, including Richard Steward or Richard Smith, which has complicated efforts to trace him through official records.

If anyone saw Mark after November 22, 2019, or has information about someone using those names in the Chattanooga area, please contact the Chattanooga Police Department.