Portland Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Missing 67-Year-Old Jeffrey Fucile with Dementia

The City of Roses breathed a sigh of relief today as Jeffrey Fucile, the 67-year-old man who had gone missing earlier this week, was found safe. Fucile, who suffers from dementia and was described as confused by tenants at his residence, vanished from his home on the chilly morning of January 23rd. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) had been scrambling to locate him since he wandered off in just his green jacket, dark pants, and sans shoes.

Not one to often make headlines, Fucile became the subject of a city-wide search after residents and law enforcement became concerned for his well-being in the face of brisk winter temperatures. In a terse announcement today, PPB expressed their thanks to the Portland community for its assistance in the search for the elderly man. "PPB wants to thank the community for assistance," stated an update on the police department's official website.

Fucile who is 5’11” and weighs 160 lbs, was described as walking hunched over. His last known location before being found was walking southbound on Northeast 31st Avenue. With night-time temperatures dropping, there was an urgent push to locate the missing man before he could come to harm.

Details on where and how Fucile was found have yet to be released, but the PPB has confirmed his safety. Residents of the 1000 block of Northeast 33rdAvenue, where Fucile lives, had been on high alert since his disappearance. The close-knit community came together in the search, showcasing the city's spirit in times of concern for one of their own.

For further updates on this story, visit the Portland Police Bureau’s news page.