In November of 2019, Oakley Carlson was just a month shy of her third birthday. But instead of celebrating it with the family who had been taking care of her since she was seven months old, she was instead being returned to her biological parents. Oakley’s foster parents, who had wanted to adopt the little girl whom they thought of as their daughter, begged the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families to reconsider this decision, because they didn’t believe that Oakley would be safe.

Two years later, their worst nightmare would come true. Oakley was reported missing, and no one had seen her for the last year.

Anyone with information on Oakley or her whereabouts is urged to call the Grey’s Harbor County sheriff's office at (360) 533-8765 and ask to speak to a deputy, or call Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at (360) 964-1729. You can also email sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us. Deputies ask that if you've seen her within the last year to give them a call.

Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre Oakley o su paradero debe llamar a la oficina del alguacil del condado de Grey's Harbor al (360) 533-8765 y pedir hablar con un oficial, o llamar al sargento detective. Paul Logan al (360) 964-1729. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a sodetectives@co.grays-harbor.wa.us. Los agentes le piden que si la ha visto en el último año que los llame.

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