Abandoned Boat Left In Oregon City; Police Seek Owner

OREGON CITY, OR — The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is looking for any and all information related to a trash-filled boat that was found (sort of) floating in the Willamette River Sunday morning.

On Tuesday, Sheriff's officials released an image of the vehicle suspected of dumping the boat at Sportcraft Landing Moorages, at 1042 and 1701 Clackamette Dr. in Oregon City, around June 24.

According to sheriff's officials, deputies who were dispatched on reports of an abandoned boat scene found at the scene a 1988 Bayliner covered in a silver tarp and slowing sinking. Under the tarp deputies discovered the boat was filled with random household garbage and construction waste. Additionally, the boat's engine had been removed.

While witnesses said the boat may have been put there as early as Saturday afternoon, the person to whom the boat belongs remains a mystery because all the identifying numbers on the vessel were reportedly rubbed away.

Anyone who may have seen the being launched — who hasn't already spoken with deputies — is encouraged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 503-655-8211. Tips can also be left at the sheriff's tip line, 503-723-4949, or by using the CCSO online tip form.

This post has been updated to include a picture of the suspect vehicle, provided by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Images via Clackamas County Sheriff's Office