UPDATE: Search For Missing Man (Thomas Weightman) Suspended
- 10/20/25
UPDATE: Search for Missing Man (Thomas Weightman) Suspended
October 20, 2025
On the evening of Sunday, October 19th, 2025 the search for missing person Thomas Weightman was suspended. The search for Thomas has been underway since Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Thomas was reported missing by his family after he left for a walk and did not return. Officers were able to initially make brief contact with Thomas by cellphone. Thomas said he fell and was unsure of his location. Officers attempted to locate Thomas utilizing his cellphone information but were unsuccessful.
Over the six-day search, approximately 800 personnel responded and assisted in attempting to locate Thomas. The incident has been turned back over to Forest Grove Police Department Detectives. This is standard procedure and foul play is not suspected.
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be released as they become available. Anyone who sees Thomas is asked to call 911. Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
The Forest Grove Police Department would first and foremost like to thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for leading the search and rescue efforts. The search also included assistance from the Hillsboro Police Department, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Hood River Sheriff’s Office, Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Wave Rescue, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Police Department, Federal Partners, Oregon State Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Man (Thomas Weightman) Suspended
- 10/20/25
UPDATE: Search for Missing Man (Thomas Weightman) Suspended
October 20, 2025
On the evening of Sunday, October 19th, 2025 the search for missing person Thomas Weightman was suspended. The search for Thomas has been underway since Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Thomas was reported missing by his family after he left for a walk and did not return. Officers were able to initially make brief contact with Thomas by cellphone. Thomas said he fell and was unsure of his location. Officers attempted to locate Thomas utilizing his cellphone information but were unsuccessful.
Over the six-day search, approximately 800 personnel responded and assisted in attempting to locate Thomas. The incident has been turned back over to Forest Grove Police Department Detectives. This is standard procedure and foul play is not suspected.
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be released as they become available. Anyone who sees Thomas is asked to call 911. Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
The Forest Grove Police Department would first and foremost like to thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for leading the search and rescue efforts. The search also included assistance from the Hillsboro Police Department, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Hood River Sheriff’s Office, Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Air Patrol, Mountain Wave Rescue, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Police Department, Federal Partners, Oregon State Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Man Injured In Shooting
- 10/15/25
On Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at approximately 7:32 a.m., Forest Grove Police Department Officers responded to a shooting at a residence near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Elm Street. A male called 911 and reported he had been shot.
Officers arrived at the location and located an adult male with a gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition. The identity of the victim is not being released.
Everyone involved in the incident is accounted for and cooperating with investigators. This was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
This is an ongoing investigation and no additional information will be released at this time.
The Forest Grove Police Department was assisted on this incident by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, American Medical Response and Forest Grove Fire and Rescue.
Man Injured In Shooting
- 10/15/25
On Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at approximately 7:32 a.m., Forest Grove Police Department Officers responded to a shooting at a residence near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Elm Street. A male called 911 and reported he had been shot.
Officers arrived at the location and located an adult male with a gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition. The identity of the victim is not being released.
Everyone involved in the incident is accounted for and cooperating with investigators. This was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
This is an ongoing investigation and no additional information will be released at this time.
The Forest Grove Police Department was assisted on this incident by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, American Medical Response and Forest Grove Fire and Rescue.
Forest Grove Police Request Public's Assistance Locating Missing Man (Photo)
- 10/14/25
Forest Grove Police Request Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Man
October 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Forest Grove Police Department Officers responded to a report of a missing person near the intersection of Valley Crest Way and Circle Crest Drive. Family members reported 78-year-old Thomas Weightman left their nearby residence on foot at approximately 10 a.m. but did not return home. Officers were able to initially make brief contact with Thomas by cellphone. Thomas said he fell and was unsure of his location. Officers attempted to locate Thomas utilizing his cellphone information but were unsuccessful.
Thomas is described as 5’9’’, 165 lbs. with gray hair, gray beard and glasses. Thomas was last seen wearing black shoes, blue jeans, red flannel bottom-up shirt and a dark colored baseball hat. Thomas has no known medical issues.
Officers searched the area with the assistance of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, multiple drones and multiple K-9 teams. The search will continue through the night.
Anyone who sees Thomas is asked to call 911.
The Forest Grove Police Department was assisted in the search by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsboro Police Department, Oregon State Police, American Medical Response, Forest Grove Fire and Rescue and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue
Forest Grove Police Request Public's Assistance Locating Missing Man (Photo)
- 10/14/25
Forest Grove Police Request Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Man
October 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at approximately 5:37 p.m., Forest Grove Police Department Officers responded to a report of a missing person near the intersection of Valley Crest Way and Circle Crest Drive. Family members reported 78-year-old Thomas Weightman left their nearby residence on foot at approximately 10 a.m. but did not return home. Officers were able to initially make brief contact with Thomas by cellphone. Thomas said he fell and was unsure of his location. Officers attempted to locate Thomas utilizing his cellphone information but were unsuccessful.
Thomas is described as 5’9’’, 165 lbs. with gray hair, gray beard and glasses. Thomas was last seen wearing black shoes, blue jeans, red flannel bottom-up shirt and a dark colored baseball hat. Thomas has no known medical issues.
Officers searched the area with the assistance of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, multiple drones and multiple K-9 teams. The search will continue through the night.
Anyone who sees Thomas is asked to call 911.
The Forest Grove Police Department was assisted in the search by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsboro Police Department, Oregon State Police, American Medical Response, Forest Grove Fire and Rescue and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue
