Derik Reid was one year old when he disappeared in New York, New York, on July 17, 1983. He was described as an African American toddler about two feet tall and 18 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair in braids. At the time he was last seen he was wearing blue jeans and a black and white shirt with red lettering.

Public details about the circumstances of his disappearance are very limited. Reports indicate Randall’s Island is suggested as the area where he was last seen and that a possibility mentioned is that he may have fallen into the water, but no definitive evidence has been made public to confirm that. The case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and remains open with the New York City Police Department Missing Persons Squad.

If anyone was in the Randall’s Island area on July 17, 1983, or has memories or information about Derik Reid’s whereabouts, please come forward with what you know.