Suzan Barron was found safe a short time ago by family members when she arrived at her home in the Sellwood Neighborhood. She appears to be okay, but family is now taking her to a doctor for an evaluation just to be sure. The Portland Police Bureau is grateful to the family, neighbors, and community members who looked for Suzan, and news media and social media users for getting the word out.
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UPDATE: Suzan Barron Remains Missing, Sellwood Residents Asked to Check Yards
Significant search efforts were made overnight to find Suzan Barron, including by family, neighbors in and around the Sellwood area, and patrol officers. Unfortunately they were unable to locate her. With the clear weather today, PPB is hoping that area residents will check their yards, porches, and sheltered areas to see if Suzan may be tucked in somewhere. If she tried to walk home, which was just under a mile away, she could be somewhere in Westmoreland, or in or around the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge or even Sellwood Park. These are well populated areas and will have lots of people walking around today, which hopefully will mean someone will see Suzan and call in.
Despite widespread news media coverage and social media sharing, no tips have come in to police about Suzan.
Suzan is a Caucasian female, 80-years-old, 5’4” in height, 120lbs with gray hair in a braid. She is believed to be wearing a long black Columbia Sportswear coat with a fur hood, black pants, and black slippers.
If anyone sees Suzan or has information about where she is today, please call 911. Non-time sensitive information can be e-mailed to missing@police.portlandoregon.gov. Please reference case number 24-32943.
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Missing Woman Sought in the Sellwood Neighborhood
A woman is missing from the Sellwood Neighborhood, and the Portland Police Bureau is asking the public to call is she is seen.
On Friday, February 9, 2024 at about 7:00 p.m., 80-year-old Suzan Barron left a family member’s home in the 1500 block of Southeast Martins Street. She may try to get to her home in the 7800 block of Southeast 13th Avenue. She is considered medically endangered, and may be paranoid and not seek help due to dementia and mental illness diagnoses. She was not dressed for the weather, and concern about her welfare has increased due to the cold.
Suzan is a Caucasian female, 80-years-old, 5’4” in height, 120lbs with gray hair in a braid. She is believed to be wearing a long black Columbia Sportswear coat with a fur hood, black pants, and black slippers.
If anyone sees Suzan or has information about where she is tonight, please call 911. Non-time sensitive information can be e-mailed to missing@police.portlandoregon.gov. Please reference case number 24- 32943.
Photo description: 2 family photos of Suzan Barron
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