The Disappearance of Wesley Jones

Name: Wesley Dixon Jones
Age: 71 years old
Last Seen: October 5, 2025
Location: Pendleton, Oregon
Status: Still missing

Case Information

71 year old Wesley Jones was last seen in Pendleton, Oregon on October 5, 2025. He was last seen riding in a vehicle headed east on Shore Mile Road at 3:15 pm.

Background

Wesley Dixon Jones is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).

Disappearance

At 3:15 pm on October 5, 2025, Wesley Jones was last seen in a vehicle heading east on Shore Mile Road in Pendleton, Oregon. He was riding as a passenger in a 2003 gray Ford Escape with Oregon plate SM15454, and a woman was driving. 

Wesley hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

When the truck passed by heading west two and a half hours later, Wesley wasn’t in the vehicle anymore. The driver’s identification has not been publicly disclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

Wesley’s truck was later found at his residence with a flat tire.

Investigation

During searches for Wesley two separate scent-tracking dogs marked spots along the Umatilla River.

The Umatilla Tribal Police Department has conducted multiple searches in the Umatilla River, Cayuse and Bingham roads, as well as Short Mile Road to Cayuse Road, but no further clues as to Wesley’s whereabouts have been found.

On December 3, 2025, a five member FBI dive team searched Johnley Pond near Cayuse, however the search yielded no results.

It is possible that Jones went fishing somewhere on the Umatilla River, but foul play is also being considered.

Appearance

Wesley stands 5’8 tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has long black hair and brown eyes.

Clothing & Accessories:
Wesley was last seen wearing a black and red Tiger Scott jacket, a black shirt, black sweatpants, and boots.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Wesley Jones please contact the Umatilla Tribal Police Department at (541) 278-0550.

Resources & Further Information

Foul Play Not Ruled Out in Disappearance of 71 Year Old Umatilla Man Last Seen October 5 – KATU
Search For Missing Elder Gets Help From AI – UnderScore
UTPD Exhausts Leads, No Further Searches Planned For Missing Wesley Jones – CTUIR
Search Continues For 71 Year Old Umatilla Tribe Elder Missing For Two Weeks – KGW8