Harney County Sheriffโ€™s Office is requesting publicโ€™s assistance to locate missing teen

By on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

Harney County-The Harney County Sheriffโ€™s Office is requesting the publicโ€™s assistance in finding Melanie Paiva. Melanie is a 16-year-old last seen on Monday, July 6th at her home in Hines, OR. She removed all belongings from her bedroom and left her family home.

Melanie is 5 ft 6, approximately 160 pounds, and has multiple piercings including ear, tongue, and bottom lip piercing. She frequently uses red highlights or full red color in her hair. Melanie may have a small to mid-sized black/brown mixed breed puppy traveling with her.

Melanie has connections to the Klamath Falls, OR and Sacramento, CA areas.

Anyone having information regarding Melanieโ€™s location is asked to contact the Harney County Sheriffโ€™s Office at 541-573-6156 or your local law enforcement agency.