Account
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 27, 2024
Greg
Russell
69
68
70 inches
215 lbs
220 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On August 1, 2024, 68-year-old Greg Alan Russell was last seen at his home in the North Bend, Oregon, area. Before he left, he mentioned to his wife that he might travel to Reno. He was wearing jeans, a black T-shirt, and tennis shoes at the time of his departure. Greg is described as a white male, standing 5'10" tall, weighing between 210 and 220 pounds, with graying hair and blue eyes. He was driving his gold or silver 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Oregon license plate CA46775. Concerns grew when he did not return, and he was officially reported as a missing person to the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office on August 5, 2024. The investigation into Greg's whereabouts revealed that after leaving his home, he had visited a casino in the North Bend area. His journey, however, did not lead him toward Reno as he had initially suggested. Instead, he traveled south into Trinity County, California. It was learned that while in Trinity County, he had contact with several individuals he knew, though they were reportedly unaware at the time that he was considered a missing person. The timeline of these interactions and the specifics of his activities in California remain a crucial part of the ongoing investigation. A significant development in the case occurred on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, when Greg's Chevrolet Silverado was found abandoned. The truck was located on a logging road in the Deerlick Springs area of Trinity County. There was no sign of Greg at or near the vehicle. This discovery prompted an immediate response from the Trinity County Sheriff's Office, but their initial search of the remote area did not locate him. The following morning, on August 14, extensive search and rescue operations commenced, involving multiple agencies and search and rescue teams from Trinity, Humboldt, Butte, and Shasta counties, as well as the California Highway Patrol. Authorities have noted that Greg has exhibited some peculiar behaviors in the past, leading to a belief that he may have wandered into the woods from his vehicle. The case remains active, with law enforcement continuing their efforts to piece together his movements and find answers for his concerned family.
Aug 01, 2024
North Bend
Oregon
Coos County
North Bend
Unknown
156660
Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
Tillamook
Oregon
Tillamook County
97141
Sean Ahlers
Deputy
5995 Long Prairie Road, Oregon
5038422561
County
Law Enforcement
2024-10982
2024-08-05
Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
05/28/2026
