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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP130222) and 3 other sources
In the community of Beaverton, Oregon, concern surrounds the disappearance of 15-year-old Daniel Wesley Daniels, a young man who was last seen on April 8, 2024. At the time he went missing, Daniel was a resident of a local treatment center. The circumstances of his departure indicate that he ran away from the facility. Described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'4' and 5'6' and weighing around 135 pounds, his absence has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Beaverton Police Department.

The details surrounding Daniel's decision to leave the residential treatment center remain limited in public disclosures. It is known, however, that he is well-acquainted with the public transportation system. This familiarity could have provided him with the means to travel away from the immediate Beaverton area. Authorities have also noted that Daniel has previously spent time in downtown Portland, suggesting he may have connections or be drawn to that urban environment. The reasons for his placement in the treatment facility and the specific events leading up to him running away have not been made public, leaving friends, family, and the concerned public with many unanswered questions.

The investigation into Daniel's whereabouts is an active and open case. The Beaverton Police Department is handling the inquiries and has registered his case with national missing persons databases. The lack of specific information regarding his direction of travel or potential destinations presents a significant challenge to search efforts. The overview of this case highlights the vulnerability of a teenager in a difficult situation, who left a structured environment for unknown reasons. The focus remains on gathering any information that could lead to his safe return, as the community holds out hope for a positive resolution.

Last Seen: Apr 8, 2024

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

78%Possible
Unidentified Person — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP157516
Unidentified Person — Portland, Oregon
UP157516 • Found Mar 1, 2026
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Age 75%Est. 19–35 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond

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