Michael Forrest Robinson, 23, a U.S. Army veteran, went missing from Bend, Oregon after being last seen on July 28, 2015, with his black Labrador, Charlie. A missing person report was filed August 4, 2015, when his estranged wife returned to their apartment and discovered he was gone. He had been struggling with depression and anxiety and had trouble getting timely VA counseling. Troubling notes left in his apartment asked loved ones not to look for him and to let him rest in peace.

On August 5, 2015, Michael’s truck was located abandoned and out of gas on Highway 20, about 100 miles east of Bend near Riley in Harney County. A note inside said he was happy and promised to contact family in the future, wording that left his family uncertain whether he intended self-harm or to start a new life. Harney County deputies and Search & Rescue searched the rural area by foot, ATV, and aircraft but found no sign of Michael or Charlie; active searching was suspended after several days.

He is described as 6 feet tall, about 160 pounds, with blue-green eyes and blonde hair. When last seen he wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans; Charlie wore a maroon collar with an American flag bandana. He did not take camping gear, fishing poles, or warm clothing. Does anyone who lived along Highway 20 in late July or early August 2015 remember seeing Michael, his truck, or his dog Charlie?