MEDIA RELEASE
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Incident: Missing elderly person
Location: West Centennial area Springfield
Case Number:  26-3491
Date/Time: 06/04/2026 @ 1500 hrs
More Information: Public Information Coordinator | spdpi@springfield-or.gov
Completed By: Sgt. Del Castillo

INVOLVED SUBJECT:
Harold Batchelder 70 Year-Old Male | Springfield, OR

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:
On 06/04/2026 at about 0930 hours Harold Batchelder was reported missing by his wife from his residence in west centennial area of Springfield. Stephanie Bachelder last observed her husband at home when she went to bed at around 2300 hrs on 06/03/2026. Harold is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and sundowner’s syndrome. Officers checked the area both on the ground and with a police drone but were unable to locate Harold.
Harold is a 70 year old white male, 6ft tall and weighing 180 lbs. Harold has grey hair, blue eyes and was last known to be wearing a navy blue baseball cap, an olive green zip up jacket and olive green pants. Anyone observing an elderly male who matches this description is asked to call the Springfield Police Department.