Joseph D. Oliver Jr., 17, was last seen in Portsmouth, Ohio, on October 1, 2023. He is described as a white male, about 6 feet tall, 275 pounds, with blond or strawberry-colored hair and green eyes. The circumstances of his disappearance have not been publicly detailed.

The Portsmouth Police Department is the primary investigating agency. His family has assisted the search, including submitting his mother’s DNA to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for entry into national databases so unidentified remains can be compared if necessary. There have been no significant public updates reported since he was reported missing and the investigation remains open.

Does anyone in or around Portsmouth remember seeing Joseph on or after October 1, 2023, or have information that could help locate him?