UPDATE: Missing Endangered Teen Matthew Godzik Found Safe

Press Release

The Portland Police Bureau is grateful for the public's assistance in this case.

Matthew Godzik is back home with family after asking for help near Southeast 31st Avenue and Southeast Tibbetts Street.

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***Original Message Below***

A teenager is missing and endangered and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is asking for community members to keep an eye out for him.

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., 13-year-old Matthew Godzik left his residence near Southeast 30^th Avenue and Southeast Steele Street in the Reed Neighborhood. Matthew has not been seen since and both family and detectives are concerned. Matthew is diagnosed as autistic and likely unable to find his way home.

Matthew is described as a Caucasian male, 5'4, 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a maroon short sleeve polo, black sweatpants and black tennis shoes.

Anyone who sees Matthew, or knows anything about his whereabouts, is asked to call 911. If anyone has information that is not time sensitive, please e-mail [email protected]… and reference case number 24- 327715.

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