1/5/2024
Released By: Sergeant J. Minton
Release Date: January 1, 2024
19000 block of Cherokee Rd, Bend, Oregon
Subject: Missing man found
-UPDATE
On January 2, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, Leland Albert Chase was found alive and well about a half mile from his care facility. Leland was transported to the St. Charles Hospital for a precautionary evaluation. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the residents of Deschutes River Woods and Sunriver Police Department for their assistance in this matter.
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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall
Release Date: January 1, 2024
Location: 19000 block of Cherokee Rd, Bend, Oregon
Subject: Leland Albert Chase, 80-year-old male, Bend, Oregon
Narrative:
On January 1, 2024, at 7:05 pm, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a missing 80-year-old male with dementia from a care facility in the 19000 block of Cherokee Road in Deschutes River Woods.
Leland Albert Chase is approximately 5’07”, 170 lbs., last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, blue pants, and black shoes. Leland goes by the name “Lee” wears glasses and has short grey hair.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance, if anyone witnesses Lee, please contact Deschutes County 911 Dispatch. “Lee” is not dangerous, however may be confused or scared if approached by strangers.
Deschutes County 911 Dispatch disseminated a message through the Emergency Preparedness Network to approximately 1000 residences in the area.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Street Crimes, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with six K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves 210,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 265 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 195 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
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