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Dec 30, 2022
Apr 05, 2024
Jevanni
Meither
13
9
52 inches
60 lbs
75 lbs
American Indian / Alaska Native
Male
In the early morning hours of December 27, 2020, in Warm Springs, Oregon, nine-year-old Jevanni Meither was taken from his home. A member of the American Indian / Alaska Native community, Jevanni was a young boy with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he was approximately 4'4" tall and weighed between 60 and 75 pounds. Known affectionately by his nicknames Papa, Lil Man, Qwik, and Vanni, his sudden absence left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately concerning, as it was believed he may have been taken by non-custodial family members and was possibly in the Portland area. The Warm Springs Police Department was contacted and began an investigation into his disappearance. The initial report suggested that Jevanni was taken from his residence sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. The belief that he might be with non-custodial relatives in Portland provided a potential lead, but also added a layer of complexity to the search. The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department officially took on the case, and Jevanni's information was entered into national databases for missing persons. Despite these efforts, and the circulation of his photograph and description, days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, with no sign of the young boy. The lack of concrete leads and the passage of time created a painful and anxious reality for his family and community. As the search for Jevanni continued, his case remained active with the Warm Springs Police Department. The hope of his safe return has not been extinguished, and law enforcement continues to ask for the public's help. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jevanni Meither is urged to contact the Warm Springs Police Department at 541-553-3272. The overview of this case is one of a child taken from his home under troubling circumstances, with the primary lead pointing towards a familial abduction. The ongoing investigation highlights the jurisdictional complexities and emotional toll of such cases, as a family and a community hold out hope for the safe return of a beloved child.
Dec 27, 2020
Warm Springs
Oregon
Jefferson County
Yes
122364
Warm Springs Police Department
Warm Springs
Oregon
Jefferson County
97761
2144 Kota Street, Oregon
5415533272
Tribal
Law Enforcement
2001297
2020-12-27
Warm Springs Police Department
4575
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/30/2026
