May 7, 2025 3:50 a.m.

A missing Lookingglass man was located by Search and Rescue volunteers on Tuesday evening.

An update from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said 86-year-old Herb Parish was reported missing at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday. Undersheriff Brad O’Dell said Parish, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and is not supposed to be driving, had last been seen at his residence at 10:15 a.m. O’Dell said prior to being reported missing, Parish was pulled over in a traffic stop at 11:45 a.m. A bulletin reporting the man missing was released by DCSO shortly before 5:00 p.m. He was believed to be driving a 2018 Toyota Tacoma.

O’Dell said Parish was located at the end of Nonpareil Road, approximately 10 miles from the end of the pavement. He was initially under the care of SAR volunteers and reported to be uninjured and in stable condition. Parish was later evaluated by Emergency Medical Service personnel before being re-united with his family.

O’Dell said DCSO would like to thank the community for their assistance in the investigation. DCSO was assisted by Search and Rescue, Sutherlin Police Department and Fair Oaks Fire Department.