The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Eugene Police Department are looking for 63-year-old Joseph James Bucher. Bucher’s vehicle was located by an Oregon State Police Trooper on 12/04/23 in a wooded area near USFS Rd. 5824 off of Hwy. 58 between Westfir and Lowell. He had not been heard from by family since 11/30/23. Bucher is described as a white male adult standing approximately 5’11” and weighing about 250lbs. He has gray hair and blue eyes. He is also believed to currently have a beard. Anyone with information about Bucher’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. or Eugene Police Department at 541-682-5111.
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