The person at the center of this case
Austin Bennett Tice
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
AUSTIN BENNETT TICE
Justice for Austin Bennett Tice — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What was Austin's last confirmed communication with colleagues or family before his kidnapping?
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Lead #2What organizations or individuals were responsible for his abduction and where might he be held?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any eyewitnesses to the kidnapping who could provide details about the perpetrators or direction taken?
Austin Bennett Tice, a freelance journalist and photographer working for major U.S. news organizations, was kidnapped in Damascus, Syria on August 13, 2012, while reporting from Daraya, a suburb of the capital. Over a decade later, his whereabouts remain unknown despite significant international attention and a substantial reward offer. His case highlights the extreme risks faced by journalists covering conflict zones and remains a priority for U.S. authorities seeking his safe return.
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Lead #4Has any credible communication or proof of life been received since August 2012?
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August 13, 2012 Damascus, Syria Austin Bennett Tice was kidnapped in Damascus, Syria on August 13, 2012. Austin was a freelance journalist and photographer for a variety of news organizations including CBS, The Washington Post, and The McClatchy Company.
Austin was kidnapped while reporting in Daraya, a Damascus suburb.
Timeline of Events
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2012-08-13
Kidnapping in Daraya
Austin Bennett Tice was kidnapped while reporting in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus, Syria.
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
Up to $1 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case