The person at the center of this case
Andrew Amato (age 4)
Missing Person · Open
ANDREW AMATO
Andrew Amato, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared on September 30, 1978, in Webster, Massachusetts. He was last seen around 11:00 a.m. playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home. The FBI and Webster Police Department continue investigating this suspicious disappearance. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Webster, Massachusetts
🏛️ FBI Boston Field Office and Webster Police Department
Case Summary
Andrew Amato, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared on September 30, 1978, in Webster, Massachusetts. He was last seen around 11:00 a.m. playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home. The FBI and Webster Police Department continue investigating this suspicious disappearance. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Timeline of Events
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1978-09-30
11:00 AMLast Sighting
Andrew was last seen playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home in Webster, Massachusetts with his sister and cousin.
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1978-09-30
Reported Missing
Andrew Amato was reported missing on September 30, 1978.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Wearing maroon-colored snorkel jacket, jeans, white Mickey Mouse t-shirt, and brown shoes with jogger stripe
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person
Lead #2Sister and cousin - last witnesses to see Andrew playing in the woods
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clue
Lead #31-inch scar on right side of head at hairline and mole behind right ear
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clue
Lead #4Height 3'6", weight 38 pounds at time of disappearance
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:172
Started:September 30, 1978 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
💰Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case