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Private search party continues to look for Allyson Watterson

The group hoped to search about 60 acres of private property near North Plains

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — A group of about 25 family members and friends of the Watterson family set out Friday morning in search of any clue into the disappearance of Allyson Watterson.

The group planned to search about 60 acres of private property, but wouldn't say what led them to that location.

"We as a family, feel as if we need to do everything we can. I can't just sit around and not do something, I just can't. I just can't," said Misty Watterson, Allyson's mom. "We're trying to put forth the best effort to make sure we bring our daughter home."

The 20-year-old was last seen on Dec. 22, 2019, with her boyfriend, Benjamin Garland. The two had been in the woods near Old Pumpkin Ridge Road when they became separated.

Washington County Search and Rescue crews scoured the woods near her last reported sighting for five days. On Dec. 28, the search was suspended.

Garland was arrested the day Allyson was reported missing on charges unrelated to her disappearance, including theft and credit card fraud.

Credit: Misty Watterson
20-year-old Allyson Watterson was last seen Dec. 22.

The investigation into her disappearance continues. 

The Washington County Sheriff's Office tweeted a photo of a stolen truck that Garland was using the night Allyson was last seen.

The sheriff's off said they continue to provide updates to the family about their investigation.

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