Sheriff's Office Seeks Information on Missing Myrtle Creek Man

Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office


UPDATED RELEASE 03/21/2019

RIDDLE, Ore. - On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 11:46 am, the Sheriff's Office was alerted by a citizen that a Dodge pickup had been found burned approximately 6 miles up West Fork Cow Creek Road outside of Riddle. 

Deputies and investigators from the Sheriff's Office arrived and determined the vehicle to be that of Justin Grant Bibow, who had previously been reported missing. After searching the area, Bibow was located deceased away from the vehicle. The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office is continuing its investigation into the death. Foul play does not appear to be a factor. 
Next of kin has been notified. 

ORIGINAL RELEASE

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - The Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public regarding a missing Myrtle Creek man. 

29 year-old Justin Grant Bibow last had contact with family and friends on Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was reported missing to the Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, March 12th at 3:40 PM. 

Deputies have been investigating the report and have entered Bibow into a nationwide database as missing. Attempts to locate Bibow have been unsuccessful. Deputies have learned that prior to being reported as a missing person, a Salem Police Officer (Oregon) conducted a computerized records check on Bibow on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2:27 AM. Bibow could possibly still be in the Salem, Oregon area. 

Bibow is described as 5'10'' 320 lbs with hazel eyes and brown hair. He is associated with a white 2016 Dodge Ram Cummins pickup with Oregon license plate 850JTM. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact local law enforcement and reference Douglas County

Sheriff's Office Case #19-1136.



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