Medford Police Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old Male

UPDATE: The Medford Police Department released the following statement on this incident: “As of today we can confirm that Eliah is alive and well and is actively running from our officers when they attempt contact. While we have not been able to successfully reunite him with family, we are confident that he is not endangered.” No additional information was provided at this time.

The Medford Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating Eliah Ashby, a 13-year-old juvenile who was last seen yesterday at 5:50 p.m. in the vicinity of 8th and Columbus.

Eliah is described as being 5’3″ tall, weighing 115 pounds, and has a distinct scar on the right side of his face.

At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red sweatshirt, red and black checker pajama pants, and white Nikes with black Nike emblems.

Concerns for his well-being have prompted the police to issue a public appeal. If you have any information regarding Eliah Ashby’s whereabouts, please contact the Medford Police Department at 541-776-7206, referencing MPD Case #23-17834.