Authorities in Washington County are searching for a 46-year-old Kenyan-born man who was reported missing from the Bethany area.
The missing man has been identified as Zacchaeus Tallam.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Tallam was last seen on April 29, 2026, in Bethany, a suburban community located west of Portland.
Family members told investigators that his disappearance is unusual and out of character, raising growing concern about his safety and wellbeing.
Authorities described Tallam as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 189 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
At the time he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a navy blue shirt.
The sheriff’s office has appealed to members of the public to share any information that may help locate him as investigations continue.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-5570 or the family contact line at 301-792-8503.
Officials have not released further details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance, saying investigations remain active.
