City of Portland, OR

12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 11:11

Update: Missing Man Found Deceased

Press Release
James Moore, who has been missing since December 8, 2025, was found deceased in Yamhill County. No foul play is suspected.
Published
December 8, 2025 9:12 pm
Updated
December 15, 2025 9:03 am

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., James Moore was located deceased in his vehicle on a logging road in Yamhill County. There were no signs of foul play. PPB extends their deepest condolences to his family.

***Original Messages Below***


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UPDATE: New Details on Vehicle Linked to Missing Endangered Man

Since the initial news release, the detective assigned to this case has learned James Moore may be driving a Chevrolet Malibu and not a Chevrolet Impala as originally reported. The information has been updated below.

If you see James, please call 911. Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is urged to contact detectives at [email protected]and reference case number 25-335923.

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PPB Needs Public's Help Locating Missing Endangered Man

On the afternoon of December 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., James Moore dropped his wife off at a store in the Jantzen Beach area. James told his wife he was going to spend time at a local deli while she shopped. James was supposed to return to pick his wife up at 2:45 p.m. but did not return to her.

James is an 89-year-old Caucasian man. He has grey hair, stands 6'00" tall and weighs 180 lbs. James was last seen wearing a blue or grey coat, a white and blue polo shirt, and possibly tan pants. James drives a black 2021 Chevrolet Malibu that has a temporary registration tag from Washington in the rear window and Dick Hannah license plate placards. Due to James' age and health issues, he needs to be located and checked on.

If you see James, please call 911. Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is urged to contact detectives at [email protected]and reference case number 25-335923.

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