10/07/2026
---AT RISK MISSING PERSON LOCATED---
On October 01, 2026, the Mt Shasta Police Department was notified by Eskaton Washington Manor that Dortha Diane Evans was last seen on September 25, 2026. A missing person’s report was taken and a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) was sent to neighboring agencies.
On October 04, 2026, the Mt. Shasta Police Department contacted the California Highway Patrol and requested a Silver Alert be issued. A Missing Person’s Flyer Posted on social media with the most recent photos of Ms. Evans. That afternoon, officers, along with the US Forest Service, were checking on foot in the Kingston Road Area extending northeast towards the railroad tracks. Local hospital checks were done for any recent contacts as well as collection for DNA.
On October 05, 2026, officers along with Search and Rescue began searching the area of McCloud Avenue as she had prior history of wandering there as well as the McCloud Avenue Forest area. Resources used were quads, canines and drones. Officers went door to door on foot handing out flyers during the canvas area check as well as reviewing any camera footage.
On October 06, 2026, Search and Rescue operations resumed with more footage review of local business, use of drones, quads, and canines. This search included the area along the railroad tracks between Mt. Shasta Blvd and Everitt Memorial Highway.
On October 07, 2026, around 10:00 am members of the community were walking above Shastice Park and notified Search and Rescue members of strange odor in the area above the railroad tracks. Search and Rescue members were able to locate a female in advanced stages of decomposition wearing clothing consistent with our missing person. Officers at the scene were able to positively identify the deceased as Ms. Evans and her next of kin has been notified. An official cause of death is pending the outcome of an autopsy.
The Mt. Shasta Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences for the family and loved ones of the deceased. We want to thank the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department and the Siskiyou County Search and Rescue volunteers for their endless long hours and selfless service is resolving this case as well as search and rescue teams from Klamath, Jackson, Shasta, and Butte to name a few. We would also like thank the Citizens of Mt Shasta for their tips and help with this case. While this was not the outcome that we had hoped for, it does show how a community can come together and work for the common goal.
