OR OR - Caleb Paris, 12, poss wants to self-harm, left home in the evening, Gresham, 27 Jan 2026

[GuyfromCanada]

Gresham, Ore—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 12-year-old who was last seen leaving his home this evening (1/27/2026).

Caleb Paris left his home in the 1300 block of NE Hogan Dr. at approximately 6 p.m. this evening.

He is described as a White male with curly brown hair, is 5-feet and 10-inches tall and weighs 240 pounds.

Caleb was last seen wearing a light-colored button-up shirt and gray sweatpants. He was also wearing black over-the-ear headphones.

Caleb’s family is concerned about his well-being because of statements he made indicating he may harm himself.

If anyone has information about Caleb’s whereabouts, they are asked to call 911.

Gresham Police Dept News via Flashalert.net

Gresham police searching for missing 12-year-old

Police say Caleb Paris left his home on Northeast Hogan Drive around 6 p.m. Tuesday night.

www.kgw.com

 

[GuyfromCanada]

What occurred to make Caleb so upset? Please stay safe and go home.

 

[rosesfromangels]

I don’t like explicit mental health statements about children being made like this. It can result in embarrassment and worsen whatever is wrong. “He may need medical attention” should suffice.

Amateur opinion and speculation only

 

[katydid23]

I don’t like explicit mental health statements about children being made like this. It can result in embarrassment and worsen whatever is wrong. “He may need medical attention” should suffice.

Amateur opinion and speculation only

I agree. A lot of 12 yr olds say dramatic things that they do not necessarily mean or understand fully.

But then as a parent, if I thought my child might have been wanting to harm themselves, would I be honest with LE in order to get needed urgency and attention?

It's complicated...

 

[lastkiss]

I can’t find any updates on this boy.

Go home sweetheart. Tomorrow is another day