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Case File 75DMNY

1 Age-Progression
Left: Chait in 1971; Right: Age-progressed to 56 (2007)

Steven Norman Chait
Missing since March 13, 1972 from New York City, New York.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: May 9, 1951
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 20 years old
  • Height and Weight: 5'10"; 158 lbs
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Green eyes; brown hair. Chait had a moustache and a beard at the time he disappeared. He also wore eyeglasses.
  • Marks, Scars: Scars around his left eye.
  • Clothing: A winter jacket and a scarf.

    • Circumstances of Disappearance
    Chait was a student at Columbia University in New York when he disappeared in 1972. He resided at Furnald Hall on the campus of Columbia, where he was last seen. He said goodbye to his roommate without giving any indication he intended to leave for an extended period of time.
    His family describes his mood as being "heavy of heart" at the time of his disappearance.
    Chait also worked at Mama Joy's Delicatessen in New York City at the time of his disappearance.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of Chait, please contact:
    New York City Police Department
    1-212-694-7781

    Agency Case Number: 5495

    NCIC Number: M-138729871
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information:
    New York City Police Department
    Steven Chait: Missing Since 1972
    NCMEC

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