Thomas Harold Sperb was 35 when he was last seen on October 1, 2000, on foot near his mother’s home in the 47000 block of east Clausen Road in Estacada, Oregon. He reportedly told family he was going to a neighbor’s house but never arrived. Eighteen days passed before his family officially reported him missing on October 19.

Investigators noted that Sperb left behind all personal effects: his wallet, identification, cigarettes and the medication he needed for a psychological condition. The absence of those essential items and the complete lack of communication led detectives to treat the disappearance as suspicious. No trace of him has been found and no one has been charged; the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office continues to list him as missing and the case remains open.

If anyone knew Thomas, saw him on October 1, 2000, or has information about his movements that day, please come forward.