A Multnomah County Sheriff's Office deputy was spotted by this reporter on Gales Creek Road flying a drone over a field near Creekwood Place Wednesday morning. Photo: Chas Hundley
The search for Thomas Weightman, 78, missing since Tuesday morning, continues, the Forest Grove Police Department said Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m.
"Police and search teams have been following up on tips and leads called into dispatch; there is still heavy search activity in the area around Forest Gale Heights and northwest of town toward Gales Creek," the department said.
Those with information were asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
"Anyone who sees Tom is asked to call 911," the department added.
This story has been updated to remove a quote from the Forest Grove Police Department after they clarified their evening search plans to News in the Grove.
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Chas Hundley
