One of the teen-age escapees from a La Grande youth correctional facility was spotted recently in Milton-Freewater. Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for the two escapees.
The Oregon State Police believes that either Brittain McAuliffe and or Micah West stole a white Ford F250 from Oregon State Parks at Emigrant Springs State Park on June 24. The truck is marked with the state park emblem on the doors. The original plates on the vehicle were E273867. On that same morning, McAuliffe was seen at a pharmacy in Milton-Freewater.
The two escaped on June 20 from the Camp Riverbend Youth Transitional Facility near La Grande at around 7:50 p.m.
McAuliffe, 18, of Central Point, is described as a white male, 5’10”, 220 pounds, stocky build, tattoos on both forearms, one described as “Native Pride.”
His hair is short on the sides and the top is approximately six inches long with ponytail. He wears glasses and was wearing a white tank top, black shorts with a red stripe on the sides, and black and red mid top shoes.
West, 18, of Salem, is described as a white male 5’11” 155 pounds, multiple tattoos, one is described as a derringer pistol on one arm. One is an eagle tattoo on his chest and a cross tattoo on left forearm. West is bald and was wearing a dark blue hoodie and blue jeans.
Anyone who identifies them is asked to not approach, use caution and immediately contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information regarding the location of McAuliffe and or West is asked to call OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at 541-664-4600 or 9-1-1. Refer to OSP case number SP17211022.
