The Portland Police Bureau is urgently seeking the public’s help to find Doris Strunk, a 63-year-old woman who has been missing since August 21. Authorities are deeply concerned for her safety due to her medical conditions and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Last Known Whereabouts and Circumstances

Doris Strunk was last seen at a local residential facility in northeast Portland. Staff at the facility had confiscated a machete she was reportedly carrying for her own safety. Shortly after the weapon was taken, she left the premises and has not been seen since. This unexpected departure has heightened concerns for her well-being.
Description and Medical Concerns
Strunk is described as a Caucasian woman approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing around 100 pounds. She has long grey hair and brown eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a black windbreaker jacket with pink trim.
Detectives emphasize that Strunk suffers from multiple illnesses and has been without her necessary medication for over a week. Her health conditions and lack of medication significantly increase the risks she faces while missing.
Areas of Frequent Activity
Police note that Doris Strunk is known to frequent neighborhoods near Northeast Halsey Street and Northeast 122 Avenue, as well as around Northeast Halsey and Northeast 114 Avenue. These areas are focal points in the ongoing search efforts.
How the Public Can Help
Authorities urge anyone who sees Doris Strunk or has any information on her whereabouts to immediately call 911. For those with information that is not urgent, police encourage contacting the Portland Police Department via email at missing@police.portlandoregon.gov. When doing so, referencing case number 25-228136 will help ensure the information is properly logged.
Community involvement is crucial in cases like this, and authorities are relying on the public’s vigilance to help bring Doris safely home.