DCSO Media Release 9/29

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens that Mark Bosworth is still missing. With the opening of the deer hunting season this Saturday, many people will be in the woods. The Sheriff’s Office is asking all hunters and others who will be in the area to remain vigilant for Mr. Bosworth.

Mark Bosworth was last seen in Riddle on September 16th, 2011. He is 54 years old, 6’0” tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing black athletic pants, brown bike shoes, a gray “Cycle Oregon” sweatshirt and a yellow ball cap.

Anyone with information about Mr. Bosworth is asked to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 541-957-2099. Additional information is available at www.findmark.org

www.findmark.org

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office would like to refer citizens to the official Mark Bosworth website http://www.findmark.org/ for information regarding Mark or to leave comments. The Bosworth family and friends purchased the new website domain which has more information and resources.

This blogsite (http://www.findmarkbosworth.blogspot.com/) will be used to post updated news releases as they become available.

As always, we ask everyone to remain vigilant and report any immediate sightings to their local authorities.

New Websites

We have been in the process of adding new websites to our menu. Please make sure you check out the following:


http://www.findmark.org/

http://findmarkbosworth.crowdmap.com/




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Media Release 9/22 at 10:30 am

Updated Flyer with Reward Information 


The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens that though the actual ground search for Mark Bosworth has been suspended, that Mark is still missing. The Sheriff’s Office would like to ask citizens in the Riddle and surrounding area to remain vigilant for Mr. Bosworth.

Please ensure that all out buildings, vehicles, etc. have been searched. We also ask that as you are going about your daily activities to continue to look for Mr. Bosworth.

The Sheriff's Office is continuing to follow up on tips and leads in the search for Mark Bosworth.

A blog site has been created to share information and gather tips and leads to help in the search of Mark Bosworth. It can be found at www.findmarkbosworth.blogspot.com.

If you have any information we encourage you to call the Sheriff's Office tip line at 541-957-2099.

Updated Flyer for Mark

DCSO Media Release 9/21 at 11:30 am

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team is in the process of completing an extensive search of the area where Mark Bosworth was reportedly last seen. This team consists of volunteers and DCSO staff members. This team was assisted yesterday by approximately 80 volunteers from Cycle Oregon. It is expected that the ground search for Mr. Bosworth will be concluded today. Additional ground searches may be conducted as further information becomes available.

The search efforts have failed to produce any information as to the whereabouts of Mark Bosworth. While there is no indication of foul play, the Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated to assist the search efforts for Mr. Bosworth. The team has been used to follow up on tips and leads associated with this search effort.

Investigators have received additional information regarding Bosworth's health and it appears that Mr. Bosworth could be suffering from a diminished mental capacity.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office tip line at 541-957-2099.

DCSO Media Release 9/20 at 10:30 am

Search and Rescue efforts will continue today for Mark Bosworth. Mr. Bosworth is a volunteer with the Cycle Oregon Event and was last seen in the Riddle area on Sept. 16, 2011 at approximately 2330 hrs. Mr. Bosworth may be suffering from a medical condition and might be confused about where he is.

Yesterday searchers checked local waterways, off road trails and back roads. A helicopter searched several areas around Riddle as well.

Today the Douglas County Major Crimes Team has been activated to assist in the investigation. There is no indication of foul play, however additional resources are needed to conduct interviews and provide investigative support to the search team.

Cycle Oregon will be busing a number of volunteers to the area today to assist with the search effort. They will be coordinating with Douglas County Search and Rescue and searching areas around Riddle.

The Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public. Anyone who believes they have seen Mark Bosworth or anyone who may have given a ride to a hitchhiker near Riddle since Friday night, is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 541-440-4471 or our tip line at 541-957-2099.