ODHS Seeks Public Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Klamath Falls

The Oregon Department of Human Services says Stella Rose “Clay” Dolton has been missing since July 16 and may be in the Klamath Falls or Portland areas.

FAST FACTS

Name: Stella Rose Dolton

Preferred Name: Clay Dolton

Age: 15

Pronouns: she/they

Missing Since: July 16, 2026

Missing From: Klamath Falls

Possible Locations: Klamath Falls or Portland areas

Height: 5 feet, 2 inches

Weight: Approximately 147 pounds

Hair: Brown, shoulder length

Eyes: Greenish-blue

Last Known Clothing: Green pants and a black shirt

Law Enforcement: Klamath Falls Police Department

KFPD Case: 202607160050

NCMEC Case: 2095475

What To Do: Call 911 or local law enforcement if you believe you have seen Clay.

Stella Rose “Clay” Dolton, 15, has been missing from Klamath Falls since July 16. The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking anyone who believes they have seen Clay to call 911 or local law enforcement. (Photo courtesy Oregon Department of Human Services)

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old who has been missing from Klamath Falls since July 16.

Stella Rose Dolton, who uses the preferred name Clay Dolton and she/they pronouns, is the subject of a missing child alert issued by the ODHS Child Welfare Division.

According to the agency, Clay may be in the Klamath Falls or Portland areas.

Clay is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall and approximately 147 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair and greenish-blue eyes. They were reported as wearing green pants and a black shirt.

ODHS asks anyone who believes they have seen Clay to call 911 or contact local law enforcement.

The Klamath Falls Police Department is handling the case under report number 202607160050. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children case number is 2095475.

ODHS said missing child alerts are issued in some cases when a child may be in significant danger and the agency needs to locate them to assess and support their safety.

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