GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — Thursday marks a year since Oakley Carlson was reported to have last been seen in Oakville, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
The parents of the girl claim she was last seen on Nov. 30, 2021. Investigators with the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office say that Oakley was last seen months earlier.
The search for the 5-year-old is now nationwide.
Oakley’s parents, Andrew Carlson and Jordan Bowers, were charged with felony child abandonment and endangerment with a controlled substance in a case involving Oakley’s 6-year-old sister.
They are currently in jail.
No charges have been filed concerning Oakley’s disappearance, because neither she nor any remains have been found.
NCMEC launched a video about the case, urging the public to come forward with any information about Oakley or her disappearance.
“We are asking people to pay close attention to the timeline for Oakley’s case. Although you may not realize it, it’s possible that you could be a big help in this investigation. It’s going to take the entire community to find answers and help bring Oakley home,” said Angeline Hartmann, the director of communications at NCMEC.
Oakley is 3 feet tall, weighs 50 pounds and has brown hair and eyes.
Investigators are looking for anyone who has seen Oakley since Feb. 2021.
Anyone with information about Oakley or her whereabouts is asked to call the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office at 1-360-533-8765 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678). Those who want to speak to a detective directly may call Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at 1-360-964-1729.
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