Search Underway for Missing 30-Year-Old Springfield Man Avery Maitia

Lane County deputies are actively searching for 30-year-old Avery Christopher Maitia, who vanished after leaving his residence in Springfield on Halloween. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the disappearance of Maitia, who left his adult foster care facility on the 1200 block of Janus Court and failed to return as scheduled.

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reported being notified of the missing person at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Nov. 1. According to officials, Maitia originally departed the facility at about 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 31 and was expected to be away for only 30 minutes. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has expressed concern regarding his safety, noting that he possesses significant medical and mental health issues.

Circumstances of the Disappearance

Investigators have confirmed that Maitia does not have his necessary medications with him, nor does he have a cellphone to facilitate communication. Because he has only resided at the Janus Court facility for a few months, authorities believe it is unlikely that he knows individuals in the immediate area. The search efforts remain ongoing as deputies work to track his movements since he was last seen on Thursday afternoon.

Search Underway for Missing 30-Year-Old Springfield Man Avery Maitia — Photo: nbc16.com

Physical Description and Last Seen Clothing

The sheriff’s office has released a physical description to assist the public in identifying Maitia. He is described as a white man standing approximately 5-foot-2 and weighing about 180 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and scruffy facial hair.

At the time he was last seen, Maitia was wearing the following items:

A black beanie
A blue patterned sweatshirt featuring a Michael Meyers print

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding Maitia’s welfare or current whereabouts to contact them immediately at 541-682-4150.