Search Underway for Missing Sutherlin Man

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Division is currently searching for a 68-year-old Sutherlin man. On June 9, 2024, at approximately 9:00 pm, 68-year-old Lynn Simmons left his residence on foot in the 300-block of Justa Lane in Sutherlin. Simmons is legally blind and has mental health diagnoses. Simmons was last seen walking toward Nonpareil Road. He was known to be wearing a dark shirt and jeans. Simmons is 5'11"., 170 lbs with shoulder length graying brown hair and blue eyes. Deputies and volunteers are searching the area on foot and by air. Residents in the area are encouraged to review their surveillance footage for any signs of Mr. Simmons and report their findings to the Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471 referencing case #24-2351. The Sheriff's Office is currently being assisted by the Oregon State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Requests for assistance have also been made to Josephine and Jackson County Search and Rescue programs. Via DCSO