MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OR - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Erin Nicole Thornton, a 37-year-old woman who has been reported missing under concerning circumstances.
Erin was last seen on December 29, 2024, at her home in Fairview, Oregon. She left without her purse, any additional clothing, or her essential medications. Erin does not own a vehicle, has no form of income, and is considered endangered due to mental health and medical conditions – including severe seizures that affect her mobility, memory, and ability to care for herself.
Since leaving home, Erin has contacted her partner on several occasions, expressing her desire to return home but stating she does not know her location. On January 1, 2025, a cell phone ping placed Erin’s phone in Battle Ground, Washington, within a two-mile radius centered around the Battle Ground Walmart. Erin does not have any known friends or family in that area.
Erin Nicole Thornton is a 37-year-old white female, 5’6”, 269 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a red, long sleeved Columbia Sportswear top, Pendleton-style sweater and blue jeans.
If you see Erin, please call 911 immediately. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please call the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office tip line 503-988-0560. Reference MCSO case number 24-51801.
