OR – Kayla M. Talt, 34, Portland, 19 Dec 2024

[alligator astronaut]

Kayla M. Talt is a 34-year-old woman reported missing from Portland, Oregon.


Kayla was last seen or spoken to on December 19, 2024. Family members have been unable to reach her since that date and are concerned for her safety.


Description:
• Age: 34 (born 1991)
• Height: approx. 5’7”–5’8”
• Weight: approx. 170 lbs (may appear thinner)
• Hair: brown on top with blonde underneath; very long, often worn in a high bun
• Tattoos: Japanese characters on the back of her neck; “Ohana” tattoo on her collarbone/chest area
• Jewelry: usually wears a necklace and silver rings


Clothing / Habits:
• Often wears jeans, Converse or boots, and long puffer-style coats
• Known to spend time near McDonald’s locations for Wi-Fi and at BottleDrop locations


Vehicle:
• Dark blue Toyota Camry (year unknown), often full of belongings


A missing persons report has been filed with law enforcement.


Possible unconfirmed sighting: Kayla may have been seen on January 15, 2025, around 2:00 PM, in North Portland near a Safeway, reportedly appearing disheveled and accompanied by an adult male. This information has been shared with law enforcement for investigative follow-up.

 

[GraceG]

Thank you for sharing her information. Just an FYI from a member here (NOT a moderator). In order to open a thread and keep it active the thread must contain missing persons information from Law Enforcement and/or mainstream media reporting of the disappearance. Social media posts of the missing person can supplement that but can't be used in lieu of official reporting. Without any official notification of the disappeaerance or mainstream media reports the posting could be removed.

The guidance for that info: 3. The Opening Post must contain information from, and a link to, an official source: a Mainstream Media (MSM) news article, a release issued by law enforcement, a NamUs listing, etc. A missing person poster from social media is generally not sufficient.

I did look for you in case there were some and you just missed attaching them but I couldn't find ANY reports of her missing in the news or from LE. There was a social media posts from one of her kids that indicated she's been seen much later than 2024. but that can't be verified. I did find an online fundraiser she started in 2025, well after she was last seen, to raise money for new housing for her family (can't link that as fundraisers can't be linked here).

Hopefully, you can get a copy of the missing persons report, or NamUs listing to keep the thread active for her.

 

[alligator astronaut]

Thank you for sharing her information. Just an FYI from a member here (NOT a moderator). In order to open a thread and keep it active the thread must contain missing persons information from Law Enforcement and/or mainstream media reporting of the disappearance. Social media posts of the missing person can supplement that but can't be used in lieu of official reporting. Without any official notification of the disappeaerance or mainstream media reports the posting could be removed.

The guidance for that info: 3. The Opening Post must contain information from, and a link to, an official source: a Mainstream Media (MSM) news article, a release issued by law enforcement, a NamUs listing, etc. A missing person poster from social media is generally not sufficient.

I did look for you in case there were some and you just missed attaching them but I couldn't find ANY reports of her missing in the news or from LE. There was a social media posts from one of her kids that indicated she's been seen much later than 2024. but that can't be verified. I did find an online fundraiser she started in 2025, well after she was last seen, to raise money for new housing for her family (can't link that as fundraisers can't be linked here).

Hopefully, you can get a copy of the missing persons report, or NamUs listing to keep the thread active for her.

 

[alligator astronaut]

Thank you very much for taking the time to explain this and for looking into it. I appreciate you flagging the requirements and sharing the guidance.


A missing persons report has been filed; however, there is currently no mainstream media article or publicly accessible NamUs listing available. We are actively working to obtain official documentation or a NamUs entry so the thread can fully meet Websleuths requirements and remain active.


I also want to clarify that there is an ongoing domestic violence and harassment concern involving the children’s paternal father, who has been attempting to harass the 16-year-old daughter in connection with seeking custody of the 5-year-old child. Because of this, the investigating police department has not been publicly named at this time. Law enforcement is aware of his behavior and the related safety concerns.


If anyone has information and does not feel comfortable replying publicly in this thread, they may contact the Portland Police Bureau or the Washington State Patrol, who can ensure the information is forwarded to the appropriate investigating agency.


I understand that social media information alone isn’t sufficient, and I do not want to post anything that doesn’t comply with forum rules or standards or that could compromise safety. Once an official source link is available and is safe to share, I will update the opening post accordingly.


For transparency, I work from home and am actively monitoring this thread to help ensure accuracy and appropriate handling.


Thank you again for the heads-up and for your help.

 

[alligator astronaut]

If anyone has information regarding Kayla’s whereabouts and does not feel comfortable posting publicly or messaging me, they may contact the Portland Police Bureau or the Washington State Patrol, who can route information to the appropriate investigating agency.


Portland Police Bureau (Oregon)

• Non-emergency dispatch / general police line: 503-823-3333 (24/7)

Washington State Patrol (Washington)

• 360-449-7999
  • District 5 (Southwest Washington)