Public’s help sought in finding missing mentally disabled Portland man

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a mentally disabled 42-year-old Portland man who went missing nearly two weeks ago.

Joseph Ronald Sizemore was last seen at 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 7 after deputies contacted him for a motorist assist at approximately Milepost 17 on Washougal River Road in rural Skamania County.

Sizemore does not have medication that he requires for mental issues and may be disoriented or fearful of public contact, the sheriff’s office said in a bulletin released late Friday. He is believed to have little or no money.

He was last seen driving a red 2009 Ford Focus, with an Oregon trip permit in the back window and no vehicle plates. Sizemore told deputies that he was going back to his residence in Portland, but family members said he never returned.

“Detectives are continuing to follow up on any leads that are provided to us”, said Chief Criminal Deputy Pat Bond. “We are seeking the help of the citizens of the Northwest in locating Mr. Sizemore.”

Sizemore is white, 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 275 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is considered a missing endangered person because of his mental status.

If anyone has seen Sizemore, they are requested to contact the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office at 509-427-9490 extension 0, or call 911.