🚨MISSING PERSON ALERT; Help Find Missing Oregon Teen – Chayton “Jabber” Owings.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old boy, Chayton Owings, also known as Jabber. Chayton was last seen in Tigard on March 19, and authorities have expressed serious concern for his safety.
Officials believe Chayton may be in the Portland metro area, particularly around the East River Promenade and homeless encampments near the Hawthorne Bridge. The ODHS is urging anyone who may have seen him or has information about his whereabouts to contact 911 or local law enforcement immediately.
Chayton Owings is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 102 pounds. He has brown hair and blue-grey eyes. Authorities emphasize that timely information from the public can be critical in ensuring his safe return.
Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant, especially in areas where he is believed to frequent. If you spot anyone matching his description, do not approach directly but notify law enforcement immediately. Even small details, such as sightings of someone matching his description in the mentioned areas, can significantly aid the ongoing search.
Family and officials are deeply concerned for Chayton’s well-being. By sharing information and staying alert, residents can play an important role in helping authorities locate him quickly. Social media and community networks are also valuable tools in spreading awareness and keeping the search active in the public eye.
The ODHS and law enforcement continue to actively coordinate efforts to find Chayton and ensure his safety. They stress that public cooperation is essential. Local residents are asked to check parks, pedestrian areas, and other locations where teenagers may gather, as well as areas near homeless encampments where Chayton is suspected to be.
Your awareness and prompt reporting can make a real difference in bringing Chayton home safely. Please share this alert, remain watchful in your community, and contact authorities immediately if you have any information that could help locate him.
Every tip, no matter how small, could be crucial in reuniting Chayton with his family and ensuring his well-being. Authorities are counting on the public to assist in this urgent search.
