Alert issued for missing Portland teen foster child in ‘critical danger’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Mataya Gearhart, age 16, is a foster child who went missing from Portland last Thursday night, June 4. "She is believed to be in critical danger," according to the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Oregon DHS on Tuesday evening asked he public to help in the effort to find Gearhart and to contact 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her.

Name: Mataya Gearhart
Date of birth: Nov. 7, 2003
Height: 5’06
Weight: 180 pounds
Portland Police Bureau Case #20-183593
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1392740

Anyone who suspects they have information about Mataya Gearhart’s location should call 911 or local law enforcement.

Report child abuse to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline by calling 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).  This toll-free number allows you to report abuse of any child or adult to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.