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*** UPDATE, Sterling was located safe with the assistance of the public. Thank you everyone for sharing the information and calling in ***
Deputies are currently searching a North Salem area for a missing man with autism. Sterling James Campbell, age 28 walked away from his care home on Blossom Court NE around 6:50 a.m. this morning. Sterling is 5’03” tall, 190 lbs. He is non-verbal but will respond to his name. He was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and a black coat with a black backpack.
If you locate him, please keep him in your sight and call 911.