Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance locating missing/endangered teen

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office

Update - The missing and endangered 14-year-old boy from the Clackamas area was located safely this morning by the Portland Police Bureau.

Thank you to everyone who helped in searching for Nathaniel.

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered 14-year-old boy from the Clackamas area.

Nathaniel Daniel Laurence was last seen on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Rowe Middle School in Milwaukie. He did not return to his home near SE 82nd Avenue and SE Johnson Creek Boulevard.

Nathaniel is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 96 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black T-shirt, a black jacket, and white Vans shoes.

Nathaniel does not have a cell phone, takes critical medications, and has autism. His family has concerns about his safety.

Anyone with information about Nathaniel’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 503-655-8211, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.