The person at the center of this case
Christopher Bush
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1975
Missing Person: Christopher Bush
Justice for Christopher Bush — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did the babysitter observe when she returned to the car? Were there any witnesses on Chew Avenue that morning?
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evidence
Lead #2Was there any physical evidence found in or around the vehicle that might indicate what happened?
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clue
Lead #3A 2-year-old in a blue denim coat with white fur collar and light blue corduroy pants—did anyone report seeing a child matching this description in the area that day or shortly after?
Christopher Bush, a 2-year-old boy, disappeared on April 5, 1975, from an unattended car on Chew Avenue in Germantown, Philadelphia, while his babysitter was briefly inside a store. The child vanished within minutes, leaving behind only questions about what happened during those ten critical moments. Despite decades of investigation, Christopher's fate remains unknown, and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who may have witnessed events that day or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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#2275
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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location
Lead #4Were there any nearby residences, businesses, or traffic patterns on Chew Avenue that might have provided access to the vehicle or the child?
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NamUs case MP81424. Missing person: Christopher Bush.
Last known contact: 1975-04-05 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Christopher was last seen on April 5th 1975 in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
He was sitting in an unattended car on Chew Avenue and Mayland Street while his babysitter went into a store for 10 minutes. When she came out, the child was missing.
Demographics: 2 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 2 ft 5 in, 25 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a denim blue coat with white fur collar and light blue corduroy pants.. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 19597 | 1976-11-04.
Timeline of Events
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1975-04-05
Christopher Bush disappears from car
2-year-old Christopher Bush was last seen sitting in an unattended car at Chew Avenue and Mayland Street in Germantown while his babysitter went into a store for approximately 10 minutes. When she returned, the child was missing.
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Case Information
Incident:April 5, 1975
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 5, 1975
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous