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Kenneth M. Thies Jr.

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Kenneth M. Thies Jr.

Case
#2491
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
16 years waiting · since 2009

Missing Person: Kenneth M. Thies Jr.

Justice for Kenneth M. Thies Jr. — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

What specific conditions or hazards exist in the Lee Falls area that might explain his disappearance?

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evidence
Lead #2

Were there any signs of struggle, injury, or foul play discovered during the initial search?

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witness
Lead #3

Did anyone see Kenneth or his dogs in the Lee Falls area on the evening of November 8, 2009?

Kenneth M. Thies Jr., a 48-year-old man, disappeared on November 8, 2009, while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area of western Washington County, Oregon—the dogs returned home the next day without him. Despite investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown nearly two decades later. Anyone with information about Kenneth's disappearance or activities in the Lee Falls area that evening is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#2491
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Washington County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Why did the dogs return home without Kenneth—were they frightened or injured?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP36331. Missing person: Kenneth M.

Thies Jr.. Last known contact: 2009-11-08 in Cherry Grove, Washington, OR.

Circumstances: Kenneth went missing on the evening of 11/08/2009 while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, OR. The following day the dogs returned home without him.

Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 185 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Faded black jeans, sweater, gray windbreaker and a baseball hat; Footwear: Boots. Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 09-518008.

Timeline of Events

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2009-11-08
evening

Kenneth goes missing

Kenneth M. Thies Jr. went missing while walking his dogs in the Lee Falls area in western Washington County, Oregon.

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2009-11-09

Dogs return home

The dogs Kenneth was walking returned home without him, prompting search efforts.

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Case Information

Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:November 8, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous