Search and rescue crews look for Cherry Grove man

Kenneth Thies Jr. was last seen near Lee Falls Road

The Forest Grove News-Times, Nov 11, 2009

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Washington County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a missing man in the Lee Falls area of western Washington County.

Kenneth Thies Jr., 48, of Cherry Grove, left his home Sunday evening to take his dogs for a walk.

On Monday, Thies' dogs returned to the home without him. On Tuesday, Thies' sister reported him missing.

Washington County Search and Rescue Explorer Post 877 was activated and started searching for Thies yesterday afternoon. They called in additional resources, including canine and 4x4 ATV teams. The teams searched until after dark and suspended operations for safety reasons.

This morning Washington County Search and Rescue was joined by search and rescue teams from Multnomah County, Yamhill County, Portland Mountain Wave, Search One Canine, and Tillamook County ATV. They will be searching throughout the day or until Thies is found.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kenneth Thies Jr. can call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.