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Arthur Halfich (jr.) Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Oct 26, 2002

Victim Details

Created

Aug 5, 2014

Case Added

Jan 8, 2024

First Name

Arthur

Last Name

Halfich (jr.)

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 26, 2002

City

Portland

State

Oregon

County

Multnomah County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

15592

Agency Name

Portland Police Bureau

Agency City

Portland

Agency State

Oregon

Agency County

Multnomah County

Agency Zip Code

97204

Agency Contact

Heidi Helwig

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

Agency Phone

5038230400

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

Agency Case #

02-106249

Agency Report Date

Nov 7, 2002

Primary Agency

Portland Police Bureau

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25594)

In the fall of 2002, a sense of uncertainty befell a family when Arthur Patrick Halfich Jr., known to some as 'Artie,' vanished from the streets of Portland, Oregon. On October 26, 2002, the 46-year-old man was last seen in the city he frequented. Arthur, a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed approximately 185 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was living a transient lifestyle, a detail that adds a layer of complexity to understanding the circumstances of him going missing.

The final known sighting of Arthur was by his own brother, who was also experiencing homelessness at the time. He saw Arthur sitting under a bridge, a common refuge for those without a permanent home in the city. After this encounter, days turned into weeks with no word from or sight of Arthur. Growing concern led his sister to officially report him missing to the Portland Police Bureau on November 7, 2002. The two-week gap between his last known whereabouts and the official report highlights the challenges often faced when a member of the transient community disappears.

The investigation into Arthur's disappearance was opened by the Portland Police Bureau, but the transient nature of his life provided few initial leads. Without a fixed address, regular associates, or a predictable routine, tracing his steps after his brother saw him proved to be an incredibly difficult task. The case represents the silent struggles of many who live on the margins of society, where a person can vanish with few witnesses and little information to follow. The overview of this case is one of quiet disappearance, a man last seen in a vulnerable state, whose absence became a prolonged and unanswered question for his family.
Last Seen: Oct 26, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible

John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon

UP58583 • Found Apr 26, 2019

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 71%120 mi away, same state

TimingFound 16 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'10"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

John Doe — Bend, Oregon

UP60173 • Found Nov 27, 2004

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 71%121 mi away, same state

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"

Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Arthur Halfich (jr.) Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Oct 26, 2002

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (0)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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