Missing Person: Potter, David (Photo) - 01/30/26

1/30/26 4:15pm UPDATE: David has been located safely.

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Case: 26-2839

Date of Report: 01/30/2026

Name: David Wendell Potter

Age: 68

Race: White

Sex: Male

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 200lbs.

Hair: Grey

Eyes: Blue

Information: David was reported missing on January 30, 2026 around 9am. David was last seen on January 29th, 2026 at 1:30pm walking south on Monument Drive in Merlin. David was last seen wearing a blue checkered sweater, blue pants, black shoes, and a black hat, same as the picture on the left.  He also currently has a long beard.

Please contact Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123 with any information.