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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Lead #1What is Austin Bennett Tice's current status and location after 14 years?
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Lead #2What evidence or intelligence has emerged regarding the circumstances and perpetrators of the kidnapping?
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Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the kidnapping who could provide details about the abductors or direction taken?
Austin Bennett Tice, a freelance journalist and photographer working for major news organizations including CBS and The Washington Post, was kidnapped in Damascus, Syria on August 13, 2012 while reporting in the Daraya suburb. 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 an active priority for U.S. authorities seeking his safe return.
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Lead #4Has there been any communication or ransom demand from those holding Austin since his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
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 in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus, Syria while reporting on the conflict.
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $1 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case