Gresham police are asking neighbors across the city to be on alert as officers search for an endangered 12-year-old reported missing on Wednesday. Investigators say the child is considered at risk, and patrols are actively working leads while urging anyone with immediate information to reach out to authorities without delay.
What Police Have Shared So Far
In a Facebook post from the Gresham Police Department, officers said the missing juvenile has been formally classified as endangered and asked residents to keep an eye out. Anyone who believes they see the child is urged to call 911 so dispatchers can send officers right away. Investigators said they are actively tracking tips and coordinating their search using available resources.
How To Get Information To Investigators
Anyone with details that might help is asked to call 911, or reach Gresham Police non-emergency dispatch at 503-823-3333, according to the Gresham Police Department. The city’s site also lists online reporting tools and a public information line that can be used for questions that are not urgent. Officials stress that residents should not approach or confront anyone they believe may be involved, and instead should pass along descriptions, vehicle information or photos directly to investigators.
What ‘Endangered’ Means In Missing Child Cases
When law enforcement labels a missing juvenile as “endangered,” it signals that circumstances suggest the child may face an elevated risk of harm or may not be able to safely care for themselves. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children advises families and witnesses to contact local police and NCMEC’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) when a child is missing. Oregon State Police operates a statewide missing persons clearinghouse and encourages prompt reporting so cases can be entered into national databases and shared quickly with partner agencies.
