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Jan 21, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
Damaris
Escalante Lopez
16
16
60 inches
100 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
In the community of Woodburn, Oregon, a sense of concern arose for 16-year-old Damaris Escalante Lopez after she was last seen on January 8, 2025. The young female, of Hispanic or Latino descent, was reportedly last seen leaving her school at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon. At the time of her disappearance, Damaris was described as being 5 feet tall and weighing 100 pounds, with black, long, thin hair that reached her hips and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a purple blouse, a black sweater, blue jeans, and white shoes, and she was carrying a black backpack. Concern grew after it was reported that she had made statements about wanting to return to Guatemala. There were also indications that she might be showing signs of pregnancy, adding another layer of worry for her well-being. The circumstances surrounding Damaris's disappearance have left her family and community searching for answers. The Woodburn Police Department is the investigating agency in her case. Information provided by law enforcement indicated that after leaving school, she did not return to her home in Woodburn. The mention of her desire to go to Guatemala and a possible sighting in Laramie, Wyoming, has created a wider geographical area of concern for those searching for her. These leads, however, have not yet led to a resolution in her case, and the exact details of her journey after leaving school remain unclear. The investigation into the disappearance of Damaris Escalante Lopez is an ongoing effort. The case, documented under Woodburn Police Department case number 25-369, highlights the vulnerability of young people and the distress experienced by families of the missing. The lack of concrete information and the passage of time since she was last seen have only deepened the mystery of her whereabouts. The community remains hopeful for her safe return, and law enforcement continues to seek any information that could lead to locating her and ensuring her safety. The overview of the case reflects a situation where a teenager has vanished, with few clues to follow besides her stated intention of travel and a potential, unconfirmed location.
Jan 08, 2025
Woodburn
Oregon
Marion County
Woodburn
No
162257
Woodburn Police Department
Woodburn
Oregon
Marion County
97071
Jonathan Ellis
Detective
1060 Mount Hood Avenue, Oregon
5039822345
Local
Law Enforcement
25-369
2025-01-08
Woodburn Police Department
434
Black
Brown
Brown
05/31/2026
