Portland, Ore. – The Dalles Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help to locate 16-year-old Vada Hopper, who has been missing since May 6 and is now considered to be in a dangerous situation.
Vada, who was last seen leaving her home in The Dalles over a week ago, has not been in contact with her family since that time. Authorities are deeply concerned for her safety and have classified her as “missing and endangered.”
According to police, Vada may be in the Portland area with 32-year-old Dominic Rivera, a homeless man. The pair were last spotted on surveillance footage at the Market of Choice located at 1090 Southeast Belmont in Portland, on May 8—just two days after Vada left her home.
Vada’s disappearance has left her family devastated, and they are desperate for any information that could lead to her safe return. The police are actively investigating the case and have called on the public to assist in the search. With the possibility that Vada could be in a vulnerable situation, authorities are asking anyone who may have seen her or has any information about her whereabouts to come forward immediately.
Dominic Rivera, who is known to be homeless, has been identified as a potential associate of Vada’s, but police have not disclosed further details about the nature of their relationship. As the investigation continues, there are growing concerns about Vada’s well-being, and authorities are urging people in the Portland area, especially those near the Belmont Street area, to stay vigilant.
While Vada’s exact location remains unknown, police are hopeful that surveillance footage and tips from the community will lead to her safe return. They are reminding the public that any small piece of information could be critical to locating the missing teen.
If you have seen Vada Hopper or Dominic Rivera, or if you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact the Dalles Police Department immediately.
Portland, Ore. – Authorities are intensifying their search for 16-year-old Vada Hopper, who has been missing since May 6, and are now seeking information about her possible whereabouts after new details emerged.
The Dalles Police Department, which has classified Vada as “missing and endangered,” is following up on recent leads that suggest she may have been spotted at multiple locations in Portland. Police say Vada and 32-year-old Dominic Rivera, a homeless man believed to be with her, were seen at the Fred Meyer at the Gateway Shopping Center on Northeast 102nd Avenue between May 8 and May 12.
This new information adds to previously reported surveillance footage showing the pair outside the Market of Choice on Southeast Belmont Street on May 8, just two days after Vada left her home in The Dalles. Since then, there has been no contact with Vada, and her family remains frantic, fearing for her safety.
Vada’s disappearance has been deeply distressing for her loved ones, and the police are urging the public to keep an eye out for any sign of the missing teen. As a result of these recent sightings, investigators are focusing efforts on both the Gateway Shopping Center area and the surrounding Portland neighborhoods, where the two individuals may still be.
Vada Hopper, who was last seen leaving her home voluntarily, is believed to be in a vulnerable situation. Dominic Rivera, who has no known stable address, is thought to be traveling with her, but police have not provided additional details about their relationship.
The Dalles Police Department is asking anyone who might have seen Vada or Rivera, or anyone who has information that could lead to her whereabouts, to contact them immediately. Every tip, no matter how small, is valuable in helping to bring Vada home safely.
The community’s assistance could be crucial in finding the missing teen. Authorities continue to work around the clock, following up on all leads and urging the public to remain vigilant.