8/8/25 - LCSO Case 25-3729 - Elderly Man Missing In The Raisor Road Area South Of Cottage Grove Lake (Photo) - 08/30/25
8/29/25 - UPDATE:
Lane County Sheriff's detectives were able to confirm missing person Herbert Stout had hitchhiked away from his residence on Raisor Road. However, the search continued on the large rural property in case he had returned unnoticed.
On August 23rd, a Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue K9 discovered remains of a deceased male in a remote area of the property. Stout’s family was notified, and on August 29th, the remains were confirmed to be Stout. His death was determined to be from natural causes.
Thanks to the many tips provided by the community during this investigation and search.
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8/12/25 - UPDATE:
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue continues to investigate Stout’s disappearance. Stout may have walked away from the area or hitchhiked. Deputies have alerted police jurisdictions where he may be headed.
Cottage Grove area residents with security cameras in the following areas are asked to check their recordings for video of Stout on August 8th from 9 a.m. to the evening:
- Raisor Road
- London Road
- Weyerhaeuser Road
- Cottage Grove Reservoir Road
- S. 6th Street
Stout would likely be walking with a cane, in addition to the description below.
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The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 80-year-old Herbert Elroy Stout of Cottage Grove. Stout was reported missing earlier today from his residence in the 31600 block of Raisor Road, where he was last seen this morning.
Lane County Sheriff's Search & Rescue is actively searching the area, however Stout has been known to hitchhike and recently spoke about going to California.
Stout is described as a white male adult, standing approximately 5’6” tall and weighing about 135 pounds. He has gray hair in a shoulder-length ponytail, blue eyes, and a white beard. He was last seen wearing glasses, a maroon shirt, and light blue jeans. Stout suffers from dementia and a seizure disorder.
Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue and deputies are actively searching for Stout. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141.
