Portland, Oregon — Family and Friends Continue Desperate Search for Missing Woman Anita Elizabeth Gould
Portland, Oregon — The community is rallying together in an emotional search for Anita Elizabeth Gould, a 56-year-old woman who has been missing since Sunday night. Family and friends say Anita was last seen leaving her home in northeast Portland around 8:30 p.m., wearing a light gray jacket, dark jeans, and sneakers. Her sudden disappearance has left loved ones in deep distress, prompting an urgent appeal to the public for any information that might help bring her home safely.
According to her daughter, Anita had spent most of Sunday with relatives and seemed in good spirits before she left the house that evening. When she didn’t return home or answer her phone, family members began calling friends and neighbors, hoping someone had seen or heard from her. After hours passed with no contact, they contacted local authorities to report her missing. Police have since opened an active investigation, tracing her last known movements through phone records, nearby surveillance footage, and witness interviews.
Detectives confirmed that Anita’s vehicle, a silver 2015 Honda Civic with Oregon plates, was found parked and locked near a park roughly three miles from her home. A search team with K9 units combed the surrounding wooded area and trails but found no immediate signs of her whereabouts. Investigators have also asked nearby residents to review home security camera footage in hopes of identifying any leads.
Family members describe Anita as a caring, dependable, and compassionate person who would never simply disappear without letting someone know where she was going. Her friends say she had a predictable routine and loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and volunteering at a local food pantry. Those who know her best say her absence feels completely out of character, fueling fears that something may have gone wrong.
As the search intensifies, volunteers have begun organizing community efforts, distributing flyers across neighborhoods, gas stations, and shopping centers throughout the Portland area. Local businesses have also joined the effort, sharing her missing-person flyer on social media and offering support to her family. Candlelight vigils are being planned to maintain awareness and provide emotional strength as the days stretch on without answers.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, no matter how insignificant it may seem. A tip about a vehicle sighting, a phone call, or a brief conversation could prove crucial to locating her. The Portland Police Bureau has dedicated a tip line for the case, and Crimestoppers is offering anonymity for anyone hesitant to identify themselves.
For her family, each hour that passes brings both hope and heartache. They continue to pray for her safety, clinging to the belief that someone, somewhere, knows something that can help bring her home. Her daughter’s words have echoed throughout the community: “We just want our mom back. If anyone has seen her, please say something. We can’t rest until she’s safe.”
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