Jul 24, 2018
Nov 03, 2023
Larry
Nelson
90
84
68 inches
70 inches
145 lbs
155 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the summer of 2018, a shadow of concern fell over a family in Clackamas County, Oregon, when 84-year-old Larry Charles Nelson was reported missing. On June 21st, the elderly man, a resident of Milwaukie, vanished, leaving behind his phone, keys, and even his eyeglasses. The last confirmed sighting of Larry was captured by a surveillance camera at the Penny Market on Southeast Stark Street in Portland, Oregon. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with white hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" and weighing around 145 to 155 pounds. The video footage showed him wearing a dark-colored jacket that had a light-colored collar, blue jeans, and dark shoes. The circumstances surrounding Larry Nelson's disappearance were unsettling. He had been experiencing dizzy spells and some mental confusion prior to going missing. There were also concerns that he may have been suicidal. Investigators learned that he might have intended to travel to Seattle, Washington, possibly using public transportation. This detail added a layer of complexity to the search, expanding the geographical area of concern. His family and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office were deeply worried for his well-being, especially given his state of health and the fact that he had left crucial personal items at home. The absence of any activity on his bank account since he was last seen only heightened the sense of urgency and mystery. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the case of Larry Nelson remained unresolved. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, his whereabouts are still unknown. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has kept the case open, and information about his disappearance has been shared through various platforms in the hope of generating new leads. The official investigation does not suspect foul play in his disappearance, but the lack of answers leaves a void for his loved ones. The overview of this case is one of a vulnerable elderly man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family to grapple with the uncertainty and a community to wonder what became of him.
Jun 21, 2018
Portland
Oregon
Clackamas County
97214
No
39193
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Oregon City
Oregon
Clackamas County
97045
2223 Kaen Road, Oregon
5037855000
County
Law Enforcement
18-017793
2018-06-21
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
na
White
Blue
Blue
06/01/2026