The community of Sturbridge and the local authorities are in search of Austin Schepper, a 29-year-old man who was last seen last Tuesday. His disappearance has prompted concerns and a public appeal for any information that could aid in his return, officials requested assistance. Schepper, a white male with brown hair and eyes, about 5'10" tall, has not reported to work since the date of his last sighting, and attempts to reach him have led only to his voicemail.
Key details surrounding Schepper's last known activities are sparse, what is known is his last known cell phone activity occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. last Tuesday and there's been nothing since, this circumstance further propelling the urgency of the situation, the Massachusetts State Police Worcester County Detective Unit and the Sturbridge Police Department shared these details in hopes that witnesses or people with knowledge of Schepper's whereabouts might come forward. It has also been noted that Schepper has a valid License to Carry and has been registered in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing individual.
Authorities are keeping channels open for those who wish to provide information anonymously; they are urged to contact the dedicated line at 508-453-7589 with any potentially relevant details, however seemingly inconsequential, that might assist in locating Schepper. Direct information can also be shared with Sturbridge Police Detective Ronald Obuchowski at 508-347-2525 or with Trooper Derek Grout of the Massachusetts State Police Worcester County Detective Unit at 508-832-9124.
