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Dec 12, 2019
Mar 21, 2023
Caleb
Howard
39
32
75 inches
195 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late summer of 2017, concern grew for 32-year-old Caleb Josiah Howard, a man who was last in contact on August 31st while in Welches, Oregon. Standing at six feet three inches and weighing around 195 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, Caleb was a noticeable figure. A distinguishing physical characteristic is that he had previously broken his left ankle, which was repaired with pins and screws. The last known communication with Caleb occurred on that final day of August, and he has not been heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began to unfold when his vehicle was discovered abandoned in the vast expanse of the Mt. Hood National Forest, prompting an immediate and extensive search effort. The discovery of Caleb's vehicle triggered a multi-day search and rescue operation in the rugged terrain of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Despite the exhaustive efforts of search teams, no trace of Caleb was found. The dense wilderness and challenging landscape of the national forest presented significant obstacles to the search parties. The days turned into weeks, and with no new leads or evidence, the active search was eventually scaled back, leaving family and friends with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, documenting his case under the number 17-23751. Years have passed since Caleb Howard was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and painful mystery for his loved ones and the community. The official classification of his case is that of an endangered missing person. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, but the lack of any new information has left the investigation at a standstill. The overview of this case is one of sudden disappearance and enduring uncertainty. A man vanished after his car was located in a national forest, and despite an intensive search, he was never found. The reasons for his disappearance and his ultimate fate remain unknown, a silent testament to the many questions that still surround the day he went missing.
Aug 31, 2017
Welches
Oregon
Clackamas County
97022
No
68064
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
Oregon City
Oregon
Clackamas County
97045
2223 Kaen Road, Oregon
5037855000
County
Law Enforcement
17-23751
2017-09-06
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
na
Brown
Blue
Blue
06/03/2026
