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Jul 13, 2016
Jan 04, 2024
James
Smith
43
35
72 inches
73 inches
155 lbs
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the summer of 2016, a 35-year-old man from Portland, Oregon, named James Earl Smith, disappeared under unsettling circumstances. On June 22nd, he left his home to get dinner and never came back. His wife reported him missing to the Portland Police Bureau on June 24, 2016, after he failed to return home and missed several days of work, which was described as being highly out of character for him. Smith was a white male, standing at six feet to six feet one inch tall, and weighing between 155 and 170 pounds. He had red or auburn hair, blue eyes, and a beard. A notable feature was a star tattoo on the back of his neck. The initial search for James Smith took a significant turn when his black 2006 Scion XB was discovered abandoned. The vehicle was located in a remote, heavily forested area in Clackamas County, a few miles from Promontory Park near Estacada. The discovery of the car prompted an extensive search of the surrounding area. Search and rescue teams, including the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and volunteers from Mountain Wave Search & Rescue, were deployed to comb the dense terrain. An Oregon National Guard helicopter crew also participated in the search, providing aerial support in the hope of locating any sign of the missing man. Despite the comprehensive search efforts, no trace of James Smith was found. After exhausting all available leads and finding no new information to guide their efforts, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office made the difficult decision to suspend the active search. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery. He left for a simple errand and vanished, leaving behind only his vehicle in a secluded, wooded area. The case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and friends who continue to hope for answers.
Jun 22, 2016
Portland
Oregon
Multnomah County
No
18537
Portland Police Bureau
Portland
Oregon
Multnomah County
97204
Heidi Helwig
Detective
1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon
5038230400
Local
Law Enforcement
16-201535
2016-06-24
Portland Police Bureau
Red/Auburn
Blue
Blue
06/04/2026
I knew James in our teens and twenties, growing up in the Midwest. We attender school together an... ...Read More
