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Kayleigh Prukop Located Safe (Photo) - 09/28/25

UPDATE 09/28/2025 

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies have located Kayleigh Ann Prukop and confirmed she is safe. She has been reunited with her family and is no longer considered missing. No additional details will be released this weekend.
 
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the members of the community who assisted in locating Kayleigh.
 
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UPDATE 09/27/2025 1:00 PM

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies continue their search today for Kayleigh Ann Prukop. At this time, deputies believe it is probable that Kayleigh either met up with someone or accepted a ride; however all possibilities are being investigated.
 

Residents and anyone passing through the area are encouraged to remain vigilant. If you see Kayleigh, her small white dog, or any suspicious activity, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office immediately at (541) 440-4471, referencing case number 25-3392.

Kayleigh is described as 5'6", 135 lbs, with maroon red hair and blue bangs, and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black leggings. Kayleigh has two prosthetic legs, several missing fingers, and a cleft palate. She speaks with a heavy lisp and is reported to be developmentally delayed, cognitively operating at a pre-teen level.

Law enforcement continues to actively search the area. Anyone with cameras, dashcam footage, or other information from the area is asked to come forward, as even small details may assist in locating her safely. 

Note: The spelling of Kayleigh's last name has been corrected to Prukop. Earlier versions of her last name were incorrect.
 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE 09/26/2025 9:30 PM

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies and Search and Rescue crews are currently searching for a missing person who is considered to be at risk.

18-year-old Kayleigh Ann Prukop is 5'6", 135 lbs, with red hair and hazel eyes. She was last known to be wearing a gray shirt and black leggings. Kayleigh has two prosthetic legs, several missing fingers, and a cleft palate. She speaks with a heavy lisp and is reported to be developmentally delayed, cognitively operating at a pre-teen level.

Kayleigh left her residence on South Umpqua Road on foot at approximately 2:00 p.m., accompanied by a small white dog. She may have been walking to a friend's house on Crume Ranch Lane in Tiller. Her current whereabouts are unknown to both family and law enforcement. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Douglas County Communications at (541) 440-4471, referencing case number 25-3392.

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Attached Media Files: Kayleigh Ann Procup,

Kayleigh Prukop Located Safe (Photo) - 09/28/25

UPDATE 09/28/2025 

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies have located Kayleigh Ann Prukop and confirmed she is safe. She has been reunited with her family and is no longer considered missing. No additional details will be released this weekend.
 
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the members of the community who assisted in locating Kayleigh.
 
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UPDATE 09/27/2025 1:00 PM

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies continue their search today for Kayleigh Ann Prukop. At this time, deputies believe it is probable that Kayleigh either met up with someone or accepted a ride; however all possibilities are being investigated.
 

Residents and anyone passing through the area are encouraged to remain vigilant. If you see Kayleigh, her small white dog, or any suspicious activity, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office immediately at (541) 440-4471, referencing case number 25-3392.

Kayleigh is described as 5'6", 135 lbs, with maroon red hair and blue bangs, and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black leggings. Kayleigh has two prosthetic legs, several missing fingers, and a cleft palate. She speaks with a heavy lisp and is reported to be developmentally delayed, cognitively operating at a pre-teen level.

Law enforcement continues to actively search the area. Anyone with cameras, dashcam footage, or other information from the area is asked to come forward, as even small details may assist in locating her safely. 

Note: The spelling of Kayleigh's last name has been corrected to Prukop. Earlier versions of her last name were incorrect.
 

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ORIGINAL RELEASE 09/26/2025 9:30 PM

TILLER, Ore. - Deputies and Search and Rescue crews are currently searching for a missing person who is considered to be at risk.

18-year-old Kayleigh Ann Prukop is 5'6", 135 lbs, with red hair and hazel eyes. She was last known to be wearing a gray shirt and black leggings. Kayleigh has two prosthetic legs, several missing fingers, and a cleft palate. She speaks with a heavy lisp and is reported to be developmentally delayed, cognitively operating at a pre-teen level.

Kayleigh left her residence on South Umpqua Road on foot at approximately 2:00 p.m., accompanied by a small white dog. She may have been walking to a friend's house on Crume Ranch Lane in Tiller. Her current whereabouts are unknown to both family and law enforcement. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Douglas County Communications at (541) 440-4471, referencing case number 25-3392.

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Attached Media Files: Kayleigh Ann Procup,