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John Frederick Fairbank

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John Frederick Fairbank

Case
#2488
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 19, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001

Missing Person: John Frederick Fairbank

Justice for John Frederick Fairbank — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

What were the circumstances surrounding Mr. Fairbank's last contact on September 1, 2001?

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location
Lead #2

Why was he in the Tualatin area, and did he have regular activities or destinations there?

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evidence
Lead #3

Have any personal belongings, vehicle, or financial records provided clues about his movements after September 1, 2001?

John Frederick Fairbank, a 54-year-old man, disappeared in September 2001 from the Tualatin area near Wilsonville, Oregon. He was last known to be in contact on September 1, 2001, and has not been located since. The Washington County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about his whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.

Case
#2488
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 19, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP4920. Missing person: John Frederick Fairbank.

Last known contact: 2001-09-01 in Tualatin, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Mr.

Fairbank lived in a home near Wilsonville, Or and was last seen in September of 2001. Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 200 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 50-2002-504815 | 2002-02-27.

Timeline of Events

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2001-09-01

Last Known Contact

John Frederick Fairbank was last known to be in contact in Tualatin, Washington, OR on September 1, 2001.

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Case Information

Incident:September 1, 2001
Last Updated:June 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 1, 2001
Last Updated:June 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous