DCSO release – FINAL UPDATE: On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at approximately 3:40 pm, a Detective located the Ford F250 pickup that Halo was driving between the Walmart and Auto Zone in Cottage Grove. A short time later, Halo was dropped off at his residence by a Seattle area couple where he was re-united with his family. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in ensuring that Halo was returned home safely. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Oregon State Police, Douglas County Emergency Management, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Cottage Grove Police Department, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation. UPDATE: Halo is believed to be driving a blue 1989 Ford F250 flatbed pickup with Oregon license plate OR/604PLY. ### OAKLAND, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing, at-risk juvenile. Halo Bean left his residence this morning on foot. He was last seen on video at the Flying J / Pilot Truck stop in Rice Hill at approximately 12:00 on July 9, 2024. Halo is 16 years old, 5’10” / 145lbs, brown hair and hazel eyes. He has an autism diagnosis and is high functioning. He indicated he was going to start his truck driving career and may possibly be trying to hitch hike with a truck driver. Halo was last seen wearing a brown baseball hat, a hickory style shirt, black suspenders, Carhart blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. He was also carrying a blue backpack. If you see him or have any information, please contact the Douglas County Dispatch Center at 541-440-4471 referencing case #24-2743.
