Brisbane cold case remains open

Mr Goldsmith, who had experimented with drugs, spent time in the Fortitude Valley and New Farm areas and was known to frequent bars, clubs and boarding houses, police said.

Almost 21 years later, police have offered a $250,000 reward for information about his disappearance.

“Unfortunately, we have no idea as to what has happened to Steven … Someone out there must have been involved in his disappearance and must know something about what happened,” his mother said.

Ms Goldsmith last saw her son in 1999, when he returned to Britain for a visit.

“He was quite happy at that time and pleased to catch up with former friends,” she said.

“We enjoyed meals out with him…