On February 23, 2024, 64-year-old Gary Caffroy was last seen leaving the North Bend Motel in North Bend. Gary is 5’7” tall, had a full gray beard and weighed approximately 140 lbs.
At the time of his disappearance, Gary was wearing a red sweatshirt and riding his black Trek bicycle in downtown North Bend.
Gary suffers from severe memory loss and is easily confused, and at the time of his disappearance, he was without his life-saving medications.
Community Efforts and Fundraising
The community has rallied together to support search efforts in response to Gary’s disappearance. A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Aisha Gordon, a close friend of Gary’s, for over two decades.
This campaign aims to raise funds for a reward to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. The reward will be granted to individuals providing information that leads to either Gary’s safe return or the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for his disappearance.
If the funds raised do not generate new leads within a reasonable time frame, they will be gifted to Gary’s family to create a permanent memorial in his memory.
Continued Search Efforts
The Snoqualmie Police Department continues investigating Gary’s disappearance and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community members are encouraged to share details, no matter how insignificant they may seem, to assist in the investigation. Any members of the public who may have information regarding his whereabouts are asked to please call 911 or contact Snoqualmie Police Detective Chris Werre at 425-888-3333.
The community remains united in their hope for Gary’s safe return, reflecting the strength and compassion of the Snoqualmie Valley residents.
