A Salem teenager in foster care has been missing for almost a week and is believed to be in danger, according to a statement Tuesday from the Oregon Department of Human Services.
The teenager, Jaden L. Robertson, 17, went missing from Salem on Jan. 30. She could be at a homeless shelter in the Salem area.
Robertson was last seen wearing black leggings and shirt with a red, white and navy blue varsity jacket. She has a pierced nose, brown hair and is 5 feet 3 inches tall.
The state’s Child Welfare Division is asking the public for help to locate her and to call 911 or local law enforcement if they believe they see her. The case is being investigated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and is case #25-5143.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number is 503-588-5032.
UPDATE: This story was updated after a corrected release from the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Contact reporter Madeleine Moore: [email protected].
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Madeleine Moore is working as a reporter at Salem Reporter through the University of Oregon’s Charles Snowden internship program. She came to Salem after graduating from the University of Oregon in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.