Gary Harper

Gary Harper

Status: MISSING

City: Port Orford

State: Oregon

County: Curry County

Date of birth: March 6, 1956

Date of death: September 8, 1976

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Unknown

Anniversary month: September

LEA: Curry County Sheriff's Department, Gold Beach OR 97444

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Case Description

On September 8th, 1976 Gary Harper and another person were walking to Pitch Tavern for a six pack of beer in Port Orford, Oregon. They disappeared shortly after 10:30 P.M. after a few locals saw them on their walk, but they never returned home. They left behind their possessions, had little money on them, and left behind their vehicle. Gary's family continues to advocate for his case.

If you have any information about Gary's case please contact the Port Orford Police Department at 541-332-9013. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Crime Stoppers of Oregon at 503-823-4357.

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